Using BMI-for-age as a Screening Tool - Test Your Knowledge
- Which statement accurately describes an advantage of using BMI-for-age to screen for overweight and obesity among children and teens?
A: BMI-for-age correlates with clinical risk factors for cardiovascular disease among children and teens.
B: BMI-for-age measures body fat.ANSWER: A – That’s correct. BMI-for-age correlates with clinical risk factors for cardiovascular disease among children and teens.
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