Question

A client has a BMI of 24.8, which of the following categories would they fall into

Answer 1

BMI (Body Mass Index) - It is the measurement of body fat based on body height and weight. It is measured in kg/m2. Based on BMI patient weight is categorized as follows

Standard BMI categories

Weight Category	BMI Range (Kg/m2)
Underweight	<18.5
Healthy weight	18.5 to 24.9
Overweight	25 to 29.9
Obese	30 and above

Patient BMI is 24.8 Kg/m2. This patient BMI fall between 18.5 to 24.9 Kg/m2. According to the standard BMI weight category, the patient weight category is a Healthy weight

The answer is Client weight category is Healthy weight