Asked by Dylan Vericker on May 02, 2024
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Jose's medically ideal weight is 250 pounds. He would be considered to be obese when and if he weighed ________ pounds.
A) 275
B) 300
C) 320
D) 295
Medically Ideal Weight
The weight range deemed optimal for an individual's health based on medical criteria.
Obese
Referring to an individual with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, indicating a high amount of body fat in relation to height.
- Determine the relationship between hormonal and physiological influences on eating patterns and obesity.
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Matthew LadouceurMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Obesity is typically defined as being 20% or more above the medically ideal weight. 20% of 250 pounds is 50 pounds, so adding that to 250 pounds gives 300 pounds as the threshold for obesity.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the relationship between hormonal and physiological influences on eating patterns and obesity.