A morbidly obese individual typically has a BMI of

• A. 30 or higher
• B. 25 or higher
• C. 40 or higher
• D. 35 or higher

Answer: (D)

Morbid obesity describes a level of excess body fat linked to substantially higher health risks. In many clinical contexts, BMI in the mid-30s and above is labeled as morbid or severe obesity because the risk of conditions like hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea becomes markedly greater. Among the options, 35 or higher best fits this level of severity in this context, as it captures the threshold where obesity becomes particularly problematic and often requires intensive management. A BMI of 30 or higher is general obesity, 25 or higher is overweight, and 40 or higher is typically described as extreme obesity, but the term morbid obesity is most closely associated with the 35+ range used here.