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Question 16

Obesity is a major lifestyle risk factor associated with non-communicable diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Clinicians often monitor Body Mass Index (BMI) to assess these risks.

Table 1 shows clinical measurements for two participants, Participant Y and Participant Z, who are enrolled in a health intervention programme.

Table 1

ParticipantBody mass in kgHeight in mBMI in kg/m2\text{kg/m}^2kg/m2
Participant Y941.8527.5
Participant Z931.68WWW

Table 2 shows the standard BMI classifications used by health professionals:

Table 2

BMI Range (kg/m2\text{kg/m}^2kg/m2)Classification
Less than 18.5Underweight
18.5 to 24.9Healthy weight
25.0 to 29.9Overweight
30.0 to 39.9Obese
40.0 or moreExtremely obese
a.

Determine the BMI classification for Participant Y.

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b.

Calculate the value of WWW for Participant Z. Use the equation:

BMI=body massheight2 \text{BMI} = \frac{\text{body mass}}{\text{height}^2} BMI=height2body mass​

Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

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