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Overweight and obesity status corresponding to body mass index
| Health status | Body mass index (kg/m2) |
|---|---|
| Underweight | <18.5 |
| Normal | 18.5–24.9 |
| Overweight | 25.0–29.9 |
| Obese | |
| Obesity class I | 30.0–34.9 |
| Obesity class II | 35.0–39.9 |
| Extremely obese | |
| Obesity class III | ≥40.0 |
