For a woman who is 5'7" tall and weighs 148 lbs, what does her BMI indicate?

To understand what a BMI (Body Mass Index) indicates for a woman who is 5'7" tall and weighs 148 lbs, it’s important to first calculate her BMI using the formula:

BMI = (weight in pounds / (height in inches x height in inches)) x 703.

In this case, the height is 67 inches (5 feet 7 inches), and the weight is 148 pounds. Plugging in these numbers:

1. Calculate the height in inches squared: 67 x 67 = 4489.

2. Divide the weight by the height squared: 148 / 4489 = 0.03297.

3. Multiply by 703: 0.03297 x 703 = 23.2 (approximately).

A BMI of 23.2 falls within the range considered "Normal" according to the CDC's classification of BMI. The categories are typically defined as follows:

• Underweight is a BMI less than 18.5

• Normal weight is a BMI from 18.5 to 24.9

• Overweight is a BMI from 25 to 29.9

• Obese is a BMI of 30 or greater

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