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, HLTH 644 Module 1 Week 1 Quiz | Obesity
Basics Practice Questions & Answers | Study
Guide | 2026/2027 update.
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS, AND
EPIDEMIOLOGY (Questions 1–12)
1. How are the terms overweight and obesity used differently?
A) They are interchangeable terms
B) People 1–19% above desired weight are overweight; those 20% or more
above desired weight are obese
C) Overweight refers to BMI >30; obesity refers to BMI >40
D) Overweight applies only to children; obesity applies only to adults
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The classic distinction is that people who are 1–19 percent
above their desired weight are called overweight, while those 20
percent or more above their desired weight are called obese. This
percentage-based definition predates the widespread use of BMI categories.
Source: HLTH 644 Obesity Basics Quiz Certification Script
2. Which BMI range is classified as overweight in adults?
A) 18.5–24.9
B) 25–29.9
C) 30–34.9
D) 35–39.9
Correct Answer: B
, HLTH 644 Module 1 Week 1 Quiz | Obesity
Basics Practice Questions & Answers | Study
Guide | 2026/2027 update.
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS, AND
EPIDEMIOLOGY (Questions 1–12)
1. How are the terms overweight and obesity used differently?
A) They are interchangeable terms
B) People 1–19% above desired weight are overweight; those 20% or more
above desired weight are obese
C) Overweight refers to BMI >30; obesity refers to BMI >40
D) Overweight applies only to children; obesity applies only to adults
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The classic distinction is that people who are 1–19 percent
above their desired weight are called overweight, while those 20
percent or more above their desired weight are called obese. This
percentage-based definition predates the widespread use of BMI categories.
Source: HLTH 644 Obesity Basics Quiz Certification Script
2. Which BMI range is classified as overweight in adults?
A) 18.5–24.9
B) 25–29.9
C) 30–34.9
D) 35–39.9
Correct Answer: B
