Regarding body mass index (BMI),which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) If one's BMI is greater than 30, your weight may be a serious health risk.
B) The BMI may overestimate body fat if one has a muscular build.
C) The BMI may overestimate body fat in older persons who have lost muscle mass.
D) Obesity is directly linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and premature death.

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The BMI may underestimate, not overestimate, body fat in older persons who have lost muscle mass, as they may have a normal BMI but still have a higher body fat percentage.

Regarding Body Mass Index (BMI),which of the Following Statements Is