| BMI
Categories: |
| Underweight |
Less than 18.5 |
| Normal |
18.5 -- 24.9 |
| Overweight |
25 -- 29.9 |
| Obesity I |
30 -- 34.9 |
| Obesity II |
35 -- 39.9 |
| Extremely Obese III |
40 and over |
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As a point of reference, someone
with a BMI of 27 is approximately 20 percent overweight.
The higher the BMI, the greater the risk a person
has to develop additional health problems. |
BMI is a reliable indicator of total body fat, which is
related to the risk of disease and death. The score is valid
for both men and women but it does have some limits. The
limits are:
• It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others
who have a muscular build.
• It may underestimate body fat in older persons and
others who have lost muscle mass.
• Appropriate weight gain during pregnancy varies
and depends upon initial body weight or BMI level.
• Pregnant women should contact a health professional
to assure appropriate weight gain during pregnancy.
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