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| BMI value | Interpretation |
| <25 | Normal |
| 25–29 | Overweight |
| >30 | Obese |
| WC value in men | Interpretation |
| <89 cm | Normal |
| 89–100 cm | Overweight |
| >101 cm | Obese |
| WC value in women | Interpretation |
| <83 cm | Normal |
| 83–92 cm | Overweight |
| >94 cm | Obese |
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; WC, waist circumference.
Some research methods also use a waist-to-hip ratio, for which lower values (smaller waist and larger hip) indicate lower risk of future disease outcomes.
