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? A. He has a slight risk of weight-related diseases. B. He is at risk of malnutrition. C. He has a high risk of diabetes and kidney disease.

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Explanation:

Plugging in all these values into the BMI composition gives us:

BMI= 250 (72)² × 703= 33.9

looking at the BMI categories, shows us that any BMI that is 30+ is considered obese which Seth clearly is.

We can cross out a nonviable option of malnutrition as it's only commonly associated with weight loss. (still some cases linked with obesity)

He's not at a slight risk of weight-related diseases as he's obese so he's already at major risk