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Seth is 18years old and weight 250 pounds and is 72 inches tall what does his BMI indicate about his health

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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?

A. He has a slight risk of weight-related diseases.

B. He is at risk of malnutrition.

C. He has a high risk of diabetes and kidney disease.

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