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Interpretation of BMI for different age groups.
| Interpretation of BMI for ages 20 and above | Interpretation of BMI for ages 2–19 |
|---|---|
| <18.5: underweight | <5th percentile: underweight |
| 18.5–24.9: normal or healthy weight | 5th percentile to 85th percentile: healthy weight |
| 25.0–29.9: overweight | 85th to <95th percentile: overweight |
| >30.0: obese | ≥95th percentile: obese |
Based on growth charts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC.gov).
