Question

Seth is 18 years old, weighs 250 pounds, and is 72 inches tall. Use the formula and chart below 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 What does his BMI indicate about Seth's health?

Answer 1

Given:
Age = 18 years old
weight = 250 pounds
height = 72 inches

BMI = [Weight(lbs) ÷ Height(in)²]  x 703
BMI = [250 lbs / (72in)²] x 703
BMI = [250 lbs / 5184 in²]   x 703
BMI = 0.048 x 703 
BMI = 33.90

Seth is Obese. His BMI is 33.90 which is under the Obese category wherein 30 is the minimum number.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. He has a high risk of diabetes and kidney disease.

Explanation: