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Chloeellawright

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on: Aug 2, 2018
A client with a BMI > 40 is classified as:
 
  1. Obese.
   2. Overweight.
   3. Underweight.
   4. Morbidly obese.

Question 2

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a heart-healthy diet. What ages are these recommendations for?
 
  A) 1 year to adult C) 5 years to adult
  B) 2 years to adult D) 10 years to adult


Danny Ewald

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

4

Rationale: A client with a BMI > 40 is classified as morbidly obese.
A client with a BMI > 25 is considered to be overweight. A client with a BMI > 30 is classified as obese. Normal weight is classified as having a BMI 25.

Answer to Question 2

B
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are intended for individuals who are age 2 years and older.


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