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A person is considered obese with a BMI of:
A
BMI of 35 or higher
B
BMI of 25 or higher
C
BMI of 40 or higher
D
BMI of 30 or higher
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If your BMI is 25.0 to <30, it falls within the overweight range. If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obesity range.

Detailed explanation-2: -between 18.5 and 24.9 – This is described as the ‘healthy range’. between 25 and 29.9 – This is described as overweight. between 30 and 39.9 – This is described as obesity. 40 or over – This is described as severe obesity.

Detailed explanation-3: -She is considered obese (BMI is 30 or more) if she is closer to 174 pounds or more. A man who is 5 ft. 10 in. tall is considered overweight (BMI is 25 to 29) if he weighs between about 174 and 202 pounds, and is obese (BMI is 30 or more) if he is closer to 209 pounds or more.

Detailed explanation-4: -Formula: weight (lb) / [height (in)]2 x 703 When using English measurements, ounces (oz) and fractions must be changed to decimal values. Then, calculate BMI by dividing weight in pounds (lb) by height in inches (in) squared and multiplying by a conversion factor of 703.

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