Jacki, who has a sedentary lifestyle, is 165 cm tall and weighs 75 kg. She calculated her BMI to be 27.5. She recognizes that her body weight is unhealthy and vows to improve her eating habits and begin a regular program of physical fitness. Her goal is to achieve a BMI of 22. Approximately how much weight must she lose?

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To achieve a BMI of 22, we use the formula BMI = weight in kg / (height in m)^2. Jacki's height in meters is 1.65. So, for a BMI of 22, the calculation is 22 = weight / (1.65)^2. Solving for weight gives us 60 kg. Therefore, she needs to lose 75 kg - 60 kg = 15 kg.

Jacki, Who Has a Sedentary Lifestyle, Is 165 Cm Tall