The Body Mass Index is a vital tool in identifying people that may be overweight and therefore at risk for various health problems. According to current government guidelines, an individual with a BMI of 25.0 to 29.9 is classified as overweight, and a BMI≥30 is indicative of obesity.1
body mass index chart
References
- National Institutes of Health. Clinical guidelines on the identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/ob_gdlns.pdf. Accessed December 20, 2006.