Calculate the ideal body weight (IBW) for a male 6 feet 2 inches.Answer: ______________
What will be an ideal response?
6 feet 2 inches = 6(12) + 2 = 74 inches
IBW = 106 + (height in inches - 60)(6)
IBW = 106 + (74 - 60)6
IBW = 106 + 84 = 190 lb
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