Question

Kyle is 30 years old, weighs 125 pounds, and is 72 inches tall. Use the formula and chart below, as well as a calculator, to evaluate his weight, and then answer the question. BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ [Height (in inches)]² x 703 BMI categories, general Underweight: less than 18. 5 Normal weight: 18. 5-24. 9 Overweight: 25-29. 9 Obese: 30 or greater Given Kyle's BMI, which statement is most likely true of Kyle's health risks? A. High risk of diabetes and kidney disease B. Possible risk of malnutrition C. No risk based on weight.

Answer 1

Body mass index is estimated from the weight and height of an individual. It is described as the body-weight divided by the body height in the square unit and is expressed as kg/m². BMI measurement indicates the healthy weight of the individual and categorizes them accordingly.

He is at likely risk of malnutrition.

How to estimate BMI and its indications?

Given,

• Age of Kyle = 30 years
• Weight of Kyle = 125 pounds
• Height of Kyle = 72 inches

The formula for calculating BMI is:

$\rm BMI = \dfrac{Weight (in \;\rm pounds)}{ [Height (in \;\rm inches)]^{2}} \times 703$

Substituting values we get:

$\begin{aligned}\rm BMI &= \dfrac{125}{ [72]^{ 2}} \times 703\\\\\rm BMI &= \dfrac{125}{5184} \times 703\\\\\rm BMI &= 16.95\end{aligned}$

The BMI of Kyle is approximate 17 which indicates that the person is underweight as their BMI is less than 18.5. Underweight conditions are associated with malnutrition.

Therefore, option b is correct.

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