A client comes to the clinic for assessment of his physical status and guidelines for starting a weight-reduction diet. The client’s weight is 216 pounds and his height is 66 inches. The nurse identifies the BMI (body mass index) as:
A. within normal limits, so a weight-reduction diet is unnecessary.
B. lower than normal, so education about nutrient-dense foods is needed.
C. indicating obesity because the BMI is 35.
D. indicating overweight status because the BMI is 27.
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