Todd, a 34-year-old male certified public accountant, has struggled with being overweight since early childhood. Todd's current anthropometric measurements are 6 feet 1 inch tall and 427 pounds. After months of careful consideration, Todd and his physician have decided that gastric bypass surgery is the best option to help him prevent the development of adult-onset diabetes and manage his high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia.
1. What is Todd's ideal body weight? Explain how you calculated your answer.
2. What is Todd's current body mass index (BMI)? Explain how you calculated your answer.