Posted: August 16th, 2017

In which range of body mass index (BMI) are patients considered to have increased risk for problems associated with poor nutritional status?

In which range of body mass index (BMI) are patients considered to have increased risk for problems associated with poor nutritional status?
a) Below 24
Additionally, higher mortality rates in hospitalized patients and community-dwelling elderly are associated with individuals who have low BMI.
b) 25-29
Those who have a BMI of 25 to 29 are considered overweight.
c) 30 to 39
Those who have BMI of 30-39 are considered obese.
d) Over 40
Those who have BMI over 40 are considered extremely obese.