A client comes to the clinic for assessment of his physical status and guidelines for starting a weight-reduction diet. The client's weight is 216 pounds and his height is 66 inches. The nurse identifies the BMI (body mass index) as:

B lower than normal, so education about nutrient-dense foods is needed. A within normal limits, so a weight-reduction diet is unnecessary. D indicating overweight status because the BMI is 27. C indicating obesity because the BMI is 35.