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What are the units of measurement for body mass index (BMI)?Select one:a.pounds/feetb.kg/mc.kg/m^2d.pounds/inches

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What are the units of measurement for body mass index (BMI)?Select one:a.pounds/feetb.kg/mc.kg/m^2d.pounds/inches

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The units of measurement for body mass index (BMI) are kg/m^2. So, the correct answer is c. kg/m^2.

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