Obesity Calculator (Cont.)

What Do the Results From the Obesity Calculator for Adults Mean?

For adults who are age 20 and older, the obesity calculator results are interpreted using standard weight status categories that are the same for all ages and for both men and women. The standard weight status categories associated with BMI ranges for adults are shown in the following table.
 
BMI
Weight Status
Below 18.5
Underweight
18.5 – 24.9
Normal
25.0 – 29.9
Overweight
30.0 and Above
Obese
 
However, BMI is just one measurement to assess the risk associated with weight.
 
(Click BMI and Weight for more information on other factors healthcare providers consider when determining risk for certain medical conditions related to weight.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD