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Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher, with 40+ being morbidly obese. Since muscle mass of children does not fluctuate as much as in adults, this is usually a fairly good representation of obesity.
However, there are notable exceptions and the best way to figure if a child is obese or not is to use body fat percentage calculators. There are a million if you search Google.
*Calculate BMI by taking the weight in kg divided by the height in meters squared. For example, 60kg/(1.5m^2).
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under 18.5 is underweight18.5-24.9 is aceptable25-29.9 is overweightover 30 is obese
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∙ 13y agoUsually, to be classified as obese, your BMI should be above 30.
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∙ 12y agoLike every person, Obesity is when ones Body Mass Index (BMI) is >30.
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∙ 12y agoThe level at which an individual is considered obese on the BMI scale starts at 30.0.
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∙ 13y agoA BMI over 30 is considered obese
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What is a BMI of 29?
a bmi of 30 or greater is considered obese
Is it obese when a 12 year old has the BMI of 96.7?
Yes, if your BMI is over 30 it is considered obese.
What if your BMI is 31 is that bad?
Yes, that's in the "morbidly obese" category. A BMI above 25.0 is considered to be overweight, and a BMI above 30.0 is morbidly obese.
What is the BMI for children to be obese?
5
What is 35.3 bmi?
A BMI (body Mass Index) of 35 is dangerously obese.
What is morice Jones drews bmi?
Obese
How do you know you're obese?
According to the CDC, an adult with a BMI between 25 and 39.9 is considered overweight. An adult with a BMI 30 or higher is obese. Your primary care physician can help you calculate your BMI, or you can use an online BMI calculator.
When are you considered morbidly obese?
Twenty to forty percent over ideal weight is considered mildly obese; 40-100% over ideal weight is considered moderately obese; and 100% over ideal weight is considered severely, or morbidly, obese.
If a person is 250 lbs and 5'10 what is her BMI in kilograms?
you don't measure bmi in kilograms but your bmi is 35.9 which is obese x
When do you call a person obese?
A person is obese when his or her BMI (body mass index) is above 30.
Is 220 pounds considered obese for a woman 5 foot 7 inches?
These measurements give a BMI of almost 35. A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese.
Can you be slim but overweight at the same time?
Yes if you go according to the government backed BMI reading. Many bodybuilders will have body fat levels much lower than normal people, yet according to their BMI they are clinically obese.
