The Right BMI is 17.62 which is B. and he is slightly in underweight
To calculate the BMI simply put the figures given in the statement in the given formulate
BMI = Weight (in pounds) × 703 / [Height (in inches)] ² = 130 × 703 / [72] ² Which will give us 17.62.
* The body mass index (BMI) is a tool to estimate a person's body size. Invented by Adolphe Quételet, this index is also called the Quételet index.
* It is calculated according to the size and the body mass. It was originally designed for adults aged 18 to 65, but new patterns of growth have emerged in recent decades for children aged 0 to 18 years. In both cases, it is an indication and is involved in the calculation of the fat mass index (IMG).
* The values 18 and 25 are commonly accepted benchmarks for a normal BMI and therefore have a risk ratio deemed acceptable. Our patient is slight under 18 (17.62), so he need to gain some pounds.
