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Seth is 18 years old, weighs 250 pounds, and is 72 inches tall. Use the formula and chart below 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

What does his BMI indicate about Seth's health?

User Azarias
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Obese. The way I got the answer was 250/5184*703=33.90
User Harvey Darvey
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Obese 30.9 and he is at high risk for kidney disease

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