Multiple choice

Which BFI % would be considered obese?

  1. greater than 20%

  2. greater than 15%

  3. greater than 40%

  4. greater than 70%

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C Correct answer
Explanation

In veterinary medicine, a Body Fat Index (BFI) greater than 40 percent indicates obesity, where the animal has a significant excess of body fat. BFIs of 20 percent to 30 percent typically represent overweight ranges, whereas greater than 40 percent represents clinical obesity.