Question

which of these would you associate with obesity? select the two correct answers.

a. greater than average height for a given weight
b. higher than average weight for a given height
c. lower than average height for a given weight
d. lower than average weight for a given height

Explanation:

Obesity is associated with having a higher weight relative to height or a lower height relative to weight (since weight is high for that height). Option B means weight is higher than average for a given height, which is obesity. Option C means height is lower than average for a given weight, implying weight is high for that height, also obesity. Options A (higher height for weight, so weight is low relative to height) and D (lower weight for height) are not obesity.

Answer:

B. Higher than average weight for a given height, C. Lower than average height for a given weight