Determine Mr. G's IBW and percent of IBW
5' 10" + 225, med. frame, moderate activity
IBW = 106 + 10 × 6 = 106 + 60 = 166 + 10%
%IBW = actual body wt/IBW = 225/166 = 135.5%
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