Final answer:
The individual who is 5'6" and 187 pounds (BMI approx. 29.7) is overweight but not obese. The other individuals are either within a normal weight range or are classified as obese. Therefore, the correct option is b.
Step-by-step explanation:
To determine which individual is overweight but not obese, we need to calculate their body mass index (BMI). BMI is a measure used to classify weight status in adults. An individual is considered overweight with a BMI from 25 to 29.9 kg/m², and obese with a BMI of 30 kg/m² or higher.
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- For the individual who is 5'4" (1.63 meters) and 143 pounds (64.86 kilograms), the BMI is approximately 24.3, which is within the healthy range.
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- At 5'6" (1.68 meters) and 187 pounds (84.82 kilograms), the BMI is approximately 29.7, making this individual overweight.
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- The 5'10" (1.78 meters) individual weighing 206 pounds (93.44 kilograms) has a BMI of approximately 29.4, also in the overweight category.
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- Last, at 6'1" (1.85 meters) and 231 pounds (104.78 kilograms), the BMI is approximately 30.5, which classifies the individual as obese.
Therefore, the correct answer is the individual who is 5'6" and 187 pounds, designation b.