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A patient's height is 1.65 meters and their weight is 75kg. Calculate their BMI and interpret the result.

  • A. 23.1 (Normal)
  • B. 25.3 (Overweight)
  • C. 27.7 (Overweight)
  • D. 32.8 (Obese)
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To calculate BMI, divide weight (75kg) by height squared (1.65m^2) to get BMI (27.7). A BMI of 27.7 falls within the 'overweight' category (25-29.9 BMI). Choice A is incorrect as a BMI of 23.1 would be in the 'normal' range (18.5-24.9 BMI). Choice B is incorrect as 25.3 falls within the 'overweight' category. Choice D is incorrect as 32.8 is in the 'obese' category (>30 BMI). Therefore, the correct answer is C.