Vhat is most important limitation of BMI when used to determine the health of ad elect one: O a. Does not recognise that men and women have different levels of body fat O b. Does not consider cultural background O c. Does not take into account that some individuals may have high muscle mass and low fat mass O d. Does not take into account the age of the individual

Vhat is most important limitation of BMI when used to determine the health of ad elect one: O a. Does not recognise that men and women have different levels of body fat O b. Does not consider cultural background O c. Does not take into account that some individuals may have high muscle mass and low fat mass O d. Does not take into account the age of the individual

Nutrition Now

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Chapter12: Useful Facts About Sugars, Starches, And Fiber

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