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Description
BMI (kg/m
2
)
BMI
Od
Do
Od
Do
Very severely
underweight
15
0.60
Severely
underweight
15
16
0.60
0.64
Underweight
16
18.5
0.64
0.74
Normal (healthy
weight)
18.5
25
0.74
1.0
Overweight
25
30
1.0
1.2
Obese Class I
30
35
1.2
1.4
Obese Class II
35
40
1.4
1.6
Obese Class III
40
45
1.6
1.8
Obese Class IV
45
50
1.8
2
Obese Class V
50
60
2
2.4
Obese Class VI
60
2.4
You need to remember that BMI is usually used for defining various weight
categories for adults aged 20 or older, both men and women. The recommended
BMI values may vary from country to country.
• Body fat percentage (BFP)
BFP is the calculated total fat mass divided by the total body mass and
multiplied by 100. Body fat includes both essential body fat and stored body
fat. This value is based on bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA), although
there are other accurate methods for determining BFP, such as hydrostatic
weighing, skinfold measurement tests etc. BIA, however, is a popular and
convenient method of checking all changes in body fat. The table below
shows reference body fat percentage values with which you can evaluate your
own BFP. To obtain more personalized suggestions and measurements, you
should consult your physician.
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