Regarding body mass index (BMI) ,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) If one's BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9, your weight places one in the obesity range.
B) The BMI may overestimate body fat if one has a muscular build.
C) The BMI may underestimate 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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