The nurse demonstrates that the person whose recommended weight is 150 pounds based on height, age, and body type would be considered obese if the person weighed a minimum of ______ pounds
Fill in the blanks with correct word
180
A person is considered obese if his or her weight exceeds 20% of the recommended weight for his or her height, age, and body type. (Recommended weight of 150 pounds ? .20 is 30 pounds; 150 pounds + 30 pounds = 180 pounds.)
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