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The international classification of adult underweight, overweight, and obesity according to BMI. Source: Adapted from WHO, 1995, WHO, 2000, and WHO, 2004.
| Classification | BMI (kg/m2) |
|---|---|
| Underweight | <18.5 |
| Normal | 18.5–24.9 |
| Overweight | 25.00–29.99 |
| Obese I | 30.00–34.99 |
| Obese II | 35.00–39.99 |
| Obese III | ≥40.00 |
