Assess Mr. Campbell's height and weight. Calculate his BMI and % usual body weight

What will be an ideal response?


Height: 6'3" (190.5 cm), weight: 156# (70.9 kg), UBW: 220#
BMI = 70.9 kg / 1.905 m2 = 19.5 kg/m2 (BMI 18.5-24.9 considered normal weight; however, his BMI has decreased from 27.5 to 19.5 in 1-2 years, which is a significant decrease, and he is nearing underweight BMI status)
% UBW = 156# / 220# x 100 = 70.9% UBW (severe unintended weight loss in 1-2 years)

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