For healthcare professionals only.
For healthcare professionals only.
A BMI table is a useful tool that patients can use to understand more about BMI. Work with your patients to help them determine their BMI to help them better understand their obesity classification.1
| Category | BMI (kg/m2) |
| Caucasian, Europid and North American ethnicity | |
| Underweight | < 18.5 |
| Normal (healthy weight) | 18.5–24.9 |
| Overweight | 25–29.9 |
| Obesity Class I | 30–34.9 |
| Obesity Class 2 | 35–39.9 |
| Obesity Class 3 | 40–49.9 |
| Obesity Class 4 | 50–59.9 |
| Obesity Class 5 | ≥ 60 |
| South-, Southeast- or East Asian ethnicity | |
| Underweight | < 18.5 |
| Normal range | 18.5–22.9 |
| Overweight—At risk | 23–24.9 |
| Overweight—Moderate risk | 25–29.9 |
| Overweight—Severe risk | ≥ 30 |
| Canada | Obesity Canada |
