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World Health Organisation and New Zealand Ministry of Health classifications of body mass index (kg/m2).
| World Health Organisation 1 | New Zealand Ministry of Health 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Populations | Asian | Māori & Pacific | New Zealand European | |
| Underweight | <18.50 | <18.50 | <18.50 | <18.50 |
| Normal | 18.50–24.99 | 18.5–22.9 | 18.5–26 | 18.5–25 |
| Overweight | ≥25.00 | 23–27.4 | 26–32 | 25–30 |
| Obese | ≥30.00 | >27.5 | >32 | >30 |
