NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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Adults with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 are considered
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underweight
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normal weight
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overweight
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obese
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -According to the BMI weight status categories, anyone with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 would be classified as overweight and anyone with a BMI over 30 would be classified as having obesity. However, athletes may have a high BMI because of increased muscularity rather than increased body fatness.
Detailed explanation-2: -In adults, overweight, or pre-obesity, is defined as a BMI of 25-29.9 kg/m², while a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² defines obesity.
Detailed explanation-3: -between 18.5 and 24.9 – you’re in the healthy weight range. between 25 and 29.9 – you’re in the overweight range. 30 or over – you’re in the obese range.
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