Overweight or obesity is defined as weight that is higher than what is deemed healthy for a certain height. A screening technique for overweight and obesity is the body mass index (BMI).
BMI is calculated by dividing a person's height in meters squared by their weight in kilograms. High body fatness may be indicated by a high BMI.
See the Adult BMI Calculator or use this BMI Index Chart to establish your height and weight to calculate your BMI.
- Your BMI is considered underweight if it is less than 18.5.
- Your BMI is between 18.5 and 25, which is considered a healthy weight level.
- Your BMI is considered overweight if it is between 25.0 and 30.
- Your BMI is considered obese if it is 30.0 or greater.
Frequently, categories are used to categorize obesity:
- Class 1: BMI between 30 and 35
- Class 2: BMI between 35 and 40
- BMI class 3: 40 or greater. Severe obesity is sometimes defined as class 3 obesity.
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