What are the BMI risk categories?
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Weight Watchers® answered:Body mass index (BMI) risk categories are:
Underweight: below 18
Healthy weight: 18 to 24.9
Overweight: 25 to 29.9
Obese: 30 to 39.9
Morbidly obese: 40 and higher
Body mass index (BMI) is a scientifically accepted measurement of body weight as it relates to health. While BMI is not a direct measure of excess body fat, it is the recommended method to diagnose overweight and obesity.Weight Watchers can help you reach that healthy range. Learn more about Weight Watchers and how to join.
Helpful? 3 people found this helpfulBody mass index (BMI) risk categories are:Underweight: below 18Healthy weight: 18 to 24.9Overweight: 25 to 29.9Obese: 30 to 39.9Morbidly obese: 40 and higher Body mass index (BMI) is a scientifically accepted measurement of body weight as it... More -
Dr. Larry Cheskin of Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:A BMI of less than 18.5 is underweight, 18.5-24.9 is normal weight, 25-29.9 is overweight, 30-39.9 is obese, and 40+ is severely obese (usually 100+ lbs over ideal weight).
Among healthy US adults, fewer than 2% are underweight, about 30% are normal weight, a third are overweight, and another third obese. Thus, you are in the minority currently if your weight is in the normal range!
Helpful? 3 people found this helpfulA BMI of less than 18.5 is underweight, 18.5-24.9 is normal weight, 25-29.9 is overweight, 30-39.9 is obese, and 40+ is severely obese (usually 100+ lbs over ideal weight). Among healthy US adults, fewer than 2% are underweight, about 30% are... More -
The Body Mass Index (BMI) risk categories are;
18.5 or less = Underweight
18.5 to 24.9 = Normal Weight
25.0 to 29.9 = Overweight
30.0 to 39.9 = Obese
40 and above = Morbidly Obese
Those individuals who score in the obese and morbidly obese categories are at risk for serious health conditions and disease such as; heart disease, stroke, type II diabetes and certain types of cancer.Helpful? 5 people found this helpfulThe Body Mass Index (BMI) risk categories are;18.5 or less = Underweight18.5 to 24.9 = Normal Weight 25.0 to 29.9 = Overweight30.0 to 39.9 = Obese40 and above = Morbidly ObeseThose individuals who score in the obese and morbidly obese categories are... More -
The adult BMI risk categories are:
BMI <18.5 = underweight
BMI 18.5 to 24.9 = healthy
BMI 25.0 to 29.9 = overweight
BMI >30.0 = obese
BMI >40.0 = morbidly obese.Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulThe adult BMI risk categories are:BMI <18.5 = underweightBMI 18.5 to 24.9 = healthyBMI 25.0 to 29.9 = overweightBMI >30.0 = obeseBMI >40.0 = morbidly obese. More -
National Academy of Sports Medicine answered:The (adult) categories* for risk based on your BMI are: below 16.5 = severely underweight; 16.5 to 18.4 = underweight; 18.5 to 24.9 = healthy; 25 to 30 = overweight; 30.1 to 40 = obese; above 40 = morbidly obese. *BMI risk categories for children are different and are gender dependent until the age of 18.The (adult) categories* for risk based on your BMI are: below 16.5 = severely underweight; 16.5 to 18.4 = underweight; 18.5 to 24.9 = healthy; 25 to 30 = overweight; 30.1 to 40 = obese; above 40 = morbidly obese. *BMI risk categories for... More -
Alberto Gamboa answered:Ideal Weight Calculator (Body Mass Index) is a reliable indicator of your body’s fitness level, and most importantly, your health risk. It works by calculating your weight and height correlates to your body fat level. To use a calculator to determine your BMI, go to:
http://www.weight-loss-plans-4-you.com/ideal-weight-calculator.html
The adult BMI risk categories are:
- Adults with a BMI below 18.5 are conidered underweight.
- Adults with a BMI 18.5 to 24.9 are conidered normal weight.
- Adults with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 are considered overweight, but health practitioners consider this to be low risk since some amount of fat reserve is needed for energy. This extra energy can be helpful during severe, chronic illness or stress.
- Adults with a BMI between 30 to 34.9 are considered obese and have a greater risk of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart attacks. You also have an increased chance of dying by 40% according to the New England Journal of Medicine.
- Adults with a BMI above 35 are considered to be morbidly obese and have an increased chance of death by 250%! If your BMI is high, don’t let the numbers overwhelm you. The important consideration is that you’re going to take control of your health today!
Ideal Weight Calculator (Body Mass Index) is a reliable indicator of your body’s fitness level, and most importantly, your health risk. It works by calculating your weight and height correlates to your body fat level. To use a calculator to... More -
Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a person’s height. The terms overweight and obese also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and other health problems.
Obesity is a state of excess adipose tissue mass, or body fat. This condition usually translates into excessive body weight. On the one hand obesity can develop even in the absence of excessive body weight, whereas on the other hand a person (e.g., a body builder) can develop remarkable overweight without excessive body fatness. Meaning, ‘slim’ people can have a high fat mass and ‘overweight’ people (for their height) can have low fat mass.
- An adult who has a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight.
- An adult who has a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese.
Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a person’s height. The terms overweight and obese also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the... More -
Penn Medicine answered:To find out your BMI, divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches multiplied by your height in inches. Take that number and multiply it by 703.
A BMI of less than 18.5 is considered “underweight.” A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered “normal weight.” A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered “overweight.” A BMI of 30 or greater is considered “obese.”
Morbid obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of more than 40. For men that equates to approximately 100 pounds overweight for women, 80 pounds overweight.
To find out your BMI, divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches multiplied by your height in inches. Take that number and multiply it by 703. A BMI of less than 18.5 is considered “underweight.” A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is... More
