Please help :) Mr. Jones is a 57 year old man who has been overweight all of his life. During his recent doctor’s visit, the doctor told him that he had gained twenty pounds since his last visit one year ago. His doctor tells him that his blood pressure is high and that he is at risk for a heart attack because of his weight. Mr. Jones is 69” tall and weighs 242#.

1. What is Mr. Jones’ BMI?

2. What was Mr. Jones’ BMI 1-year ago?

3. According to his BMI, is Mr. Jones considered to be overweight or obese?

4. What is a good recommended BMI range for Mr. Jones?

5. What would be a healthy weight range for Mr. Jones?

6. Why is it dangerous for Mr. Jones to stay at his current BMI?

7. What are three things that Mr. Jones could do to help him decrease his BMI?