Question: Based on CDC 2007 - 2010 reports, the average BMI for adults in the United States is 28.6 with a standard deviation of 4. Assume
Based on CDC 2007 - 2010 reports, the average BMI for adults in the United States is 28.6 with a standard deviation of 4.
Assume BMI is normally distributed and a BMI of >= 30 is considered obese.
Based on the CDC reports, what proportion of the United States adults are obese?
A) 64%
B) 36%
C) 25%
D) 5%
Based on the previous question, let a 25 <= BMI < 30 be considered overweight. What proportion of the United States adults is overweight?
A) 18%
B) 36%
C) 46%
D) 54%
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