The given question lacks the important part of the question required to answer it, however, the complete question is as follows:
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:
The correct answer is : option B. possible risk of malnutrition
Explanation:
Given:
age : 30
weight : 125 lbs
height: 72 inches
formula:
BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ [Height (in inches)]² x 703
solution :
by the formula, BMI of Kyle would be:
BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ [Height (in inches)] ² x 703.
=125/5184 x 703 = 16.95
Comparing BMI with the given chart suggests 16.95 is underweight and probablely cause due to the malnutrition or may be cause to malnutrition as underweight is breeding ground for malnutrition problems.
Thus, the correct answer is : option B.
