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| Prepregnacy BMI | China BMI Standard (Kg/m2) | Chinese-recommended Weight Gain | IOM BMI Standard (kg/ m2) | IOM-recommended Weight Gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | <18.5 | 15.0–22.0 | <18.5 | 12.5–18.0 |
| Average | 18.5–23.9 | 13.0–21.0 | 18.5–24.9 | 11.5–16.0 |
| Overweight | 24–27.9 | 10.0–18.0 | 25.0–29.9 | 7.0–11.5 |
| Obese | >28 | 9.5–17.0 | >30.0 | 5.0–9.0 |
