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Classifications of Body mass index (BMI).
| Chinese BMI category criteria | WHO Asian BMI category criteria | WHO European BMI category criteria | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | < 18.5 | < 18.5 | < 18.5 |
| Normal weight | 18.5–23.9 | 18.5–22.9 | 18.5–25.0 |
| Overweight | 24.0–27.9 | 23.0–27.5 | 25.0–30.0 |
| obese | ≥ 28.0 | ≥ 27.5 | ≥ 30.0 |
BMI body mass index.
