CASE STUDY
Martha visits the dental office for a new-patient screening examination.In charting the patient's medical history,the dental hygienist notes that the patient is 5-feet 4-inches tall and weighs 155 pounds.
-What is the risk level involved with Martha's BMI?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Martha's BMI can be calculated using the formula: weight (lb) / [height (in)]^2 x 703. Substituting Martha's weight and height into the formula gives a BMI of 26.6, which falls into the overweight category (25.0-29.9), indicating she is at risk for obesity or health problems.

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