Jim is a 45 year old who eats fast food at least 3 times a week and smokes a pack of cigarettes each day. He just had a physical examination and was told that his body mass index is 24 . In what category would Jim's BMI be classified?

a. Obesity b. Overweight
c. Underweight d. Healthy weight


d

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What will be an ideal response?

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