The BMI (Body Mass Index), indicates if we are underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese and is represented in kg per m2 of body surface:
underweight |
BMI less than 18,5 |
Normal weight |
BMI between 18,5 and 24,9 |
Overweight |
BMI between 25 and 29,9 |
Obesity (grade 1) |
BMI between 30 and 34,9 |
Obesity (grade 2) |
BMI between 35 and 39,9 |
Obesity (grade 3) |
BMI equal to or higher than 40 |
ATTENTION: surgical intervention is required if the BMI is equal to or higher than 40, or equal to or higher than 35 in case of obesity-related illnesses.
