Table .

Classification of weight status according to BMI in Asian adults

Classification BMI (kg/m
2
) isk of comorbidities
!nderweight " #$.% &ow ( but risk of other clinical 'roblems
increased)
(ormal range #$.% ) 22.* A+erage
,+erweight - . 2/.0
At risk 2/.0)21.* Increased
,bese class I 2%.0 ) 2*.* Moderate
,bese class II ./0.0 2e+ere
2ource - 34,/IA2,/I,T5 (2000)