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
Usually, to be classified as obese, your BMI should be above 30.
Like every person, Obesity is when ones Body Mass Index (BMI) is >30.
The level at which an individual is considered obese on the BMI scale starts at 30.0.
A BMI over 30 is considered obese
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a bmi of 30 or greater is considered obese
Yes, if your BMI is over 30 it is considered obese.
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.
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A BMI (body Mass Index) of 35 is dangerously obese.
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.
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.
you don't measure bmi in kilograms but your bmi is 35.9 which is obese x
A person is obese when his or her BMI (body mass index) is above 30.
These measurements give a BMI of almost 35. A BMI of 30 or more is considered obese.
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.