ACE Health Coach Certification Practice Test

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A client with a body mass index of 26.3 is classified as _____________.

normal weight
overweight
obese
morbidly obese

The correct answer is: overweight

A body mass index (BMI) of 26.3 falls within the range that classifies an individual as overweight. BMI is a widely used screening tool that categorizes individuals based on their weight in relation to their height. The classification system for adults defines normal weight as a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9, overweight as a BMI between 25 and 29.9, and obese as a BMI of 30 or higher. Since a BMI of 26.3 exceeds the threshold of 25, it indicates that the individual is indeed classified as overweight. Understanding these classifications is essential for health coaching, as they can help guide discussions around health risks, nutrition, and exercise.