
The most important parameters to evaluate obesity are the Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared (Kg/m2) and Waist Circumference (WC) ( as shown in the following figure):
BMI Overweight Classification | |
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BMI (kg/m2) | Category |
< 18.5 | Underweight |
18.5–25 | Normal |
25–30 | Overweight |
30–35 | Obese class I |
35-40 | Obese class II |
≥ 40 Obese | Class III |
