Which of the following is a measure of weight that controls for variations in height and is increasingly used in research on obesity?
A) set point
B) reaction range
C) body mass index
D) obesity quotient

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Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of weight that controls for variations in height by dividing an individual's weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. It is increasingly used in research on obesity as it provides a standardized measure that is applicable across different populations and is less dependent on height than measures such as body weight. The other options (set point, reaction range, and obesity quotient) are not measures of weight and do not control for variations in height.

Which of the Following Is a Measure of Weight That