A patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 would be considered to be in which weight category?

a. Underweight
b. Normal weight
c. Overweight
d. Obese


ANS: C
A BMI of less than 18.5 is considered underweight. A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered normal weight. A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 to 34.9 is considered obesity, class I; 35 to 39.9 is considered obesity, class II; and more than 40 is considered extreme obesity.

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