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In the clinical setting, obesity is usually measured by means of theQuetelet index or Body Mass Index (BMI).Densitometryis considered the gold standard but is time consuming and complicated.


The BMI is calculated by your weight in Kg divided by your squared height in meters (Kg/m2). The value is then compared to a range.


Classification of weight status.

BMI (Kg/m2)

Underweight

<18.5

Healthy/Normal

18.5-24.9

Overweight

25.0-29.9

Obese Class I

30.0-34.9

Obese Class II

35.0-39.9

Obese Class III

>/= 40


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