To determine whether an individual is considered obese based on their Body Mass Index (BMI), you need to know the specific BMI ranges typically used for classification.
Here are the common BMI ranges:
1. Underweight: BMI less than 18.5
2. Normal weight: BMI 18.5–24.9
3. Overweight: BMI 25–29.9
4. Obese: BMI 30–39.9
5. Severely Obese: BMI 40 and above
Given these ranges, we see that an individual is classified as obese if their BMI falls within the range of 30 to 39.
Let's examine the options given in the question:
- 25-29: This range corresponds to being overweight but not obese.
- Less than 24: This range falls within underweight or normal weight.
- Greater than 40: This corresponds to being severely obese, not just plain obese.
- 30-39: This range correctly identifies individuals who are considered obese.
Thus, the correct answer is:
O 30-39
