How can we better understand

the BMI scale?

Underweight:
 If your BMI is 18.5-20, you're a bit underweight and can't afford to lose
more.
 If your BMI is under 18.5, you're considered underweight.
Normal:
 Having a “normal” BMI score means that your body weight based on mass
and height is what the Center for Disease Control (CDC) considers
normal.
 At this category, you may not be experiencing any weight-related health
conditions, such as diabetes or hypertension.
Overweight:
 In this category, you may notice physical changes in your body such as
clothes feeling tighter or even feeling more tired after a day of work.
 Having a BMI of 25-29.9 puts you in the “overweight” weight category.
Obese:
 The clinical definition for obesity is, “Obesity is classified as having a BMI
of 30 or greater.”
 Obesity increases your risk of developing related conditions such as type
2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, etc.
Clinically Obese or Severe Obesity:
 Being affected by severe obesity means having a BMI greater than 40 or
being more than 100 pounds overweight.
 Being affected by severe obesity puts you at a very high risk of weight-
related conditions, such as type two diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea,
some cancers, stroke, heart disease and more.