Tuesday 31 May 2011

Classification Of Weight By BMI (Body Mass Index)



BMI . . . . Classification
less than 18.5 . underweight
18.5–24.9  . . . normal weight
25.0–29.9  . . . overweight
30.0–34.9  . . . class I obesity
35.0–39.9  . . . class II obesity
≥ 40.0 . . . . . class III obesity



Tags: BMI - Obesity - Overweight - Underweight - Weight
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