Joe, a 69-year-old widower, has lost 27 pounds since his wife's death a year ago.He is 5'11" and his usual body weight is 173 pounds.What is his %UBW?

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%UBW stands for percentage of usual body weight, which can be calculated using the formula:

%UBW = (current weight / usual body weight) x 100

Using the values given in the question, we can calculate Joe's %UBW as:

%UBW = (146 / 173) x 100 ≈ 84%

Therefore, the correct choice is C, with a %UBW of 84%.

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