Obesity
Causes :: Consequences ::BMI :: Treatment
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight that
applies to both adult men and women. BMI does not differentiate between body
fat and muscle mass. Therefore, body builders and people who have a lot of
muscle bulk will have a high BMI but are not overweight or obese.
BMI Classifications:
| Classification |
BMI |
| Underweight |
<19 |
| Ideal BMI |
19-25 |
| Overweight |
25-30 |
| Obese |
>30 |
| Severely Obese |
>35 |
| Morbidly Obese |
>40 |
| Super Obese |
>50 |
BMI Calculator
Fat predominantly distributed around the waist is also a risk factor for health complications such as cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. Fat
predominantly deposited around the hips and buttocks doesn't have this
same risk.
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