A 55 year old white female presents for an annual exam. Medical history is significant for hypertension. She is a nonsmoker. Family history is negative for coronary artery disease. She has no acute complaints. She weighs 80 kg and is 1.65 m tall. BP is 150/100, cholesterol 250 mg/dL, triglycerides 300 mg/dL, HDL 30 mg/dL, and LDL 160 mg/dL.
A - This patient’s calculated body mass index (BMI) is
a. 33
b. 29
c. 25
d. 22.4
e. 20
B - An acceptable BMI is
a. <21
b. <22
c. <23
d. <24
e. <25
