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Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) can be used to measure both overweight and obesity
in adults. It is the measurement of choice for many obesity researchers
and other health professionals. BMI is a direct calculation based
on height and weight, and it is not gender-specific. Most health organizations
and published information on overweight and its associated risk factors
use BMI to measure and define overweight and obesity. BMI does not
directly measure percent of body fat, but it provides a more accurate
measure of overweight and obesity than relying on weight alone.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Guidelines
on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and
Obesity in Adults, all adults (aged 18 years or older) who have a
BMI of 25 or more are considered at risk for premature death and disability
as a consequence of overweight and obesity. These health
risks increase even more as the severity of an individual's obesity
increases. |
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BMI Chart
Underweight
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under 18.5 |
| Normal |
18.5 - 24.9 |
 Overweight |
25 - 29.9 |
| Obese Class I |
30 - 34.9 |
| Obese Class II |
35 - 39.9 |
| Obese Class III |
over 40 |
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