What is Mrs. SJ's IBW and percent of IBW ? Please show all work
Ht = 5'5" and small frame
IBW =5' = 100 + 5" x 5 =25 =125 - 10% for small frame = 112.5 lbs
% IBW = actual weight/IBW = 100/112 = 89%
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