This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Non communicable diseases, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
One of the following is not true of Ponderal index - 
Select and explain. 
A. It is measure of obesity, B. Is height & weight independent, C. Is height & weight dependent, D. Age independent
B: Is height & weight independent
Answer: B: Is height & weight independent 
Explanation: Ponderal index= height / cube root of body weight. Ref- Park&;s textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine 24th edition.