Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a tool for indicating weight status in adults based on weight for height. You can calculate your body mass index and then follow the chart below, which shows body mass index ranges for adults over 20 years old.
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BMI
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Weight Status
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Below 18.5
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Underweight
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18.5 – 24.9
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Normal
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25.0 – 29.9
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Overweight
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30.0 – 34.9
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Obese
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35 – 39.9
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Severely Obese
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40.0 and above
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Morbidly Obese
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