| BMI |
Weight Status |
Meaning |
| Below 18.5 |
Underweight |
At risk for health problems from malnutrition |
| 18.5 – 24.9 |
Normal |
No risk for health problems from weight |
| 25.0 – 29.9 |
Overweight |
At small risk for health problems from weight |
| 30.0 – 34.9 |
Obese |
At mild risk for health problems from weight |
| 35.0 – 39.9 |
Obese |
At moderate risk for health problems from weight |
| 40.0 – 49.9 |
Morbidly Obese |
At high risk for health problems from weight |
| 50.0 and Above |
Super-Morbidly Obese |
Invariably at risk for health problems from weight and reduced lifespan from weight |