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To calculate: Current body mass index (BMI) of Person A.
Introduction: A medical condition of unhealthy accumulation of fat in the body is referred as obesity. Obesity can result in the development of chronic diseases, such as
Explanation of Solution
Person A is a single father with two teenage sons and a software development job that takes him about 90 minutes to travel. He likes his workplace and colleagues. He is
According to the data provided, the height of Person A is
Therefore, the height of Person A in meters is as follows:
The weight of Person A in kg is as follows:
The BMI is calculated using the formula given below:
Current body mass index (BMI) of Person A is 26.3 kg/m2.
To classify: Person A’s weight status based on the clinical classification.
Introduction: A medical condition of unhealthy accumulation of fat in the body is referred as obesity. Obesity can result in the development of chronic diseases, such as metabolic syndrome, chronic heart disease, diabetes, and many others. However, it is preventable with adequate lifestyle changes and eating a healthy diet.
Explanation of Solution
Person A is a single father with two teenage sons and a software development job that takes him about 90 minutes to travel. He likes his workplace and colleagues. He is
Refer to Table 17.3 “classification of over weight and obesity by BMI and waist circumference values associated with high risk”, given in the textbook. This table shows that BMI of overweight people is 25.0-29.9 kg/m2. As BMI of Person A is 26.3 kg/m2, he is included in overweight class.
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