Which adult will the nurse plan to teach about risks associated with obesity?
a. Man who has a BMI of 18 kg/m2
b. Man with a 42 in waist and 44 in hips
c. Woman who has a body mass index (BMI) of 24 kg/m2
d. Woman with a waist circumference of 34 inches (86 cm)
b. Man with a 42 in waist and 44 in hips
The waist-to-hip ratio for this patient is 0.95, which exceeds the recommended level of <0.80. A patient with a BMI of 18 kg/m2 is considered underweight. A BMI of 24 kg/m2 is normal. Health risks associated with obesity increase in women with a waist circumference larger than 35 in (89 cm) and men with a waist circumference larger than 40 in (102 cm).
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