A person with which of the following BMI values has the highest increased risk for premature mortality?

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A BMI of 35 kg/m2 is categorized as Class II obesity and is associated with a significantly higher risk of premature mortality than the other options. While a BMI of 30 kg/m2 is considered obese, it is categorized as Class I obesity and has a lower risk of premature mortality compared to Class II obesity. A BMI of 16 kg/m2 falls within the underweight category, which also carries an increased risk of premature mortality, but not as high as Class II obesity. A BMI of 18.5 kg/m2 falls within the "normal" weight range and has the lowest risk of premature mortality.

A Person with Which of the Following BMI Values Has