Table 1.
BMI categories (WHO 1997)
| Category | BMI, kg/m2 |
|---|---|
| Underweight | < 18.5 |
| Healthy weight | 18.5–24.9 |
| Pre-obese state | 25.0–29.9 |
| Obesity grade I | 30.0–34.9 |
| Obesity grade II | 35.0–39.9 |
| Obesity grade III | > 40 |
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