A female with a BMI value of 17.5 or less may be used as a diagnostic criterion for
A)obesity.
B)depression.
C)anorexia nervosa.
D)diabetes.

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A BMI value of 17.5 or less falls into the underweight category and may indicate anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image. This BMI value is not a diagnostic criterion for obesity, depression, or diabetes.

A Female with a BMI Value of 17