A person is considered undernourished if his  BMI is– 

(a) less than 30.5 

(b) less than 25.7 

(c) less than 20.9 

(d) less than 18.5 

 

Answer: 

So, the correct answer is (d)-less than 18.5

Explanation

If BMI <18.5

Undernourished

If BMI 18.6-25.0

Normal/Healthy

If BMI> 25.0

Overweight

If BMI>30.0

Obese

 

If the body mass index, that is, the BMI of a person is less than 18.5 , he falls under the category of undernourished and is underweight .

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