A BMI of less than ____ is an indicator of high risk for malnutrition
A. 21
B. 22
C. 23
D. 24
ANS: A
A BMI of less than 21 or a total body weight of less than 100 pounds is an indicator of a high risk for protein-energy malnutrition.
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