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Weight perception and actual BMI (%).
| Weight Perception | Actual BMI | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| <18.5 | 18.5–24.9 | >24.9 | |
| Very underweight | 8.50 | 0.20 | 2.10 |
| Slightly underweight | 20.40 | 5.70 | 8.60 |
| About the right weight | 63.80 | 65.90 | 59 |
| Slightly overweight | 6.60 | 25.60 | 24 |
| Very overweight | 0.70 | 2.50 | 6.30 |
