Body Mass Index (BMI), also known as Quetelet Index, is an internationally commonly used standard to measure the degree of obesity and whether the body is healthy. An elevated BMI indicates the need for weight loss.
Classification | BMI Range |
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Underweight | Less than or equal to 16.4 |
Thin | 16.5 ~ 18.4 |
Normal | 18.5 ~ 24.9 |
Overweight | 25.0 ~ 29.9 |
Obesity Class 1 | 30.0 ~ 34.9 |
Obesity Class 2 | 35.0 ~ 39.9 |
Obesity Class 3 | Greater than or equal to 40.0 |