Which of the following guidelines are correct for BMI interpretations, set forth by the National Institutes of Health? Select all that apply
a. 40 and above is obese c. 18.5 to 24.9 is optimal health
b. 25 to 39.9 is overweight d. below 18.5 is considered underweight
C, D
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) established guidelines for use when interpreting BMI (body mass index). These four guidelines are: 1) 30 and above is considered obese, 2) 25 to 29.9 is overweight, 3) 18.5 to 24.9 is optimal health, and 4) below 18.5 is considered to be underweight.
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