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010-111 · Question #139
010-111 Question #139: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B. Normal. This question requires calculating BMI from height and weight in imperial units and classifying the result using standard CDC categories.
Question
Your client is 5' 3" tall and weighs 130 pounds. After calculating her BMI, you have determined that she falls in which of the following weight status categories?
Options
- AUnderweight
- BNormal
- COverweight
- DObese
Explanation
This question requires calculating BMI from height and weight in imperial units and classifying the result using standard CDC categories.
Common mistakes.
- A. Underweight is defined as BMI below 18.5; a BMI of approximately 23.0 is well above this threshold.
- C. Overweight is defined as BMI between 25.0 and 29.9; the calculated BMI of approximately 23.0 does not reach this range.
- D. Obese is defined as BMI of 30.0 or higher; the calculated BMI of approximately 23.0 is far below this threshold.
Concept tested. BMI calculation and weight status classification
Reference. https://www.cdc.gov/bmi/adult-calculator/bmi-categories.html
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