The nurse is working with a group of senior citizens in helping them develop weight loss goals. The seniors are surprised to learn that traditional height–weight calculations to determine "ideal" body weight have now been replaced by what?
A) Body mass index C) Desirable weight chart
B) Basal metabolic rate D) Kilogram/meter calculations
A
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In the clinical setting, BMI has replaced traditional height–weight calculations of "ideal" or "desirable" body weight.
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