Which of the following observations about the connection between weight and mortality is true?
A)Men who were underweight lived longer.
B)Women who were 20 pounds overweight did not present increased risk of mortality.
C)Women who were 20 or more pounds underweight lived longer.
D)Men who were 20 pounds overweight did not present an increased risk of mortality.

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The observation that women who were 20 or more pounds underweight lived longer is supported by the wording of the statement. The other options are either not supported (A, B) or not consistent with established research about the association between weight and mortality (D).

Which of the Following Observations About the Connection Between Weight