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What are the BMI risk categories?

Kristy Lee Wilson - Sharecare Fitness Expert
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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
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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.

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