Question

Step 1 - 1 Previous Next Check My Work Olynda started her pregnancy at 100 pounds. At 5'4", this makes her body mass index, or BMI, 17.2. According to this measure, she is considered underweight. During her doctor's appointment she is told that the 10 pounds she has gained are within reason and her overall goal for a healthy pregnancy is to gain _______.

Answer 1

During her doctor's appointment she is told that the 10 pounds she has gained are within reason and her overall goal for a healthy pregnancy is to gain weight.

Explanation:

The weight of the human body refers to the mass of the person. The weight of the body is measured in terms of kilograms. The average weight of the healthy human body is 62 kg.

BMI- body mass index is derived from the height and weight of the person.

BMI can be calculated by the ratio of weight of person in kilogram to square of height of the person in meters.

The goal of Olynda for healthy pregnancy is to gain weight.