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Kyle is 30 years old, weighs 125 pounds, and is 72 inches tall.

Use the formula and chart below, as well as a calculator, to evaluate his weight, and then answer the question.

BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ [Height (in inches)]² x 703

BMI categories, general
Underweight: less than 18.5
Normal weight: 18.5-24.9
Overweight: 25-29.9
Obese: 30 or greater

Given Kyle's BMI, which statement is most likely true of Kyle's health risks?

User Alex Lapa
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125 / 72 {}^(2) * 703
underweight
User Shay Yzhakov
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The BMI (Body Mass Index) is a formula / scale used to determine wether a person is healthy or not weight-wise.


125 / 72^(2) * 703


125 / 5184 * 703


0,02 * 703


14,06

According to the results, we can conclude that Kyle sufferes severe underwieght.

Hope it helped,

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