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1. Which BMI category has the lowest mortality risk?

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The correct answer is "Overweight (BMI 25-29.9)". This category has the lowest mortality risk compared to the other BMI categories listed. The underweight category (BMI = 35) have higher mortality risks associated with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. The normal weight category (BMI 18.5-24.9) also has a relatively low mortality risk, but the overweight category has been shown to have slightly better health outcomes overall.

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2. Which BMI category has the second highest mortality risk?

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The given correct answer is Moderately/Extremely Obese (BMI >= 35). This category has the second highest mortality risk because individuals with a BMI of 35 or higher are considered to be severely obese, which significantly increases the risk of various health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. These health conditions can lead to a higher mortality rate compared to other BMI categories.

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3. Which BMI category has the fourth highest mortality risk?

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The question asks for the BMI category with the fourth highest mortality risk. The BMI categories are listed in ascending order, from underweight to moderately/extremely obese. Since mildly obese (BMI 30-34.9) is the fourth category listed, it is the answer.

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4. Which BMI category has the highest mortality risk?

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Underweight individuals (BMI

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5. Which BMI category has the third highest mortality risk?

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The question asks for the BMI category with the third highest mortality risk. The BMI categories are listed in order from lowest to highest BMI range. Since the question specifies "third highest," we can determine that the category with the highest mortality risk is "Moderately/Extremely Obese (BMI >= 35)" and the second highest is "Mildly Obese (BMI 30-34.9)." Therefore, the category with the third highest mortality risk would be "Normal Weight (BMI 18.5-24.9)."

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