Suppose that our test subject from problem 1 gained 55 pounds between the ages of 25 and 65 (a sadly common occur re nce) , and that her weight at 65 years of age is 175 pounds . Calculate how many excess calories she consumed per day to gain the 55 pounds over 40 years. Assume that our test subject is 5 feet 6 inches tall. What is her BMI? Would she be considered obese at 175 lbs ?

Suppose that our test subject from problem 1 gained 55 pounds between the ages of 25 and 65 (a sadly common occur re nce) , and that her weight at 65 years of age is 175 pounds . Calculate how many excess calories she consumed per day to gain the 55 pounds over 40 years. Assume that our test subject is 5 feet 6 inches tall. What is her BMI? Would she be considered obese at 175 lbs ?

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

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Chapter21: Carbohydrate- Controlled Diets For Diabetes Mellitus

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