Table 12.1.1.1
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Cut-off points proposed by a WHO expert committee for the classification of overweight
BMIa WHO classification

<18.5

Underweight

18.5–24.9

–

25–29.9

Grade 1 overweight

30.0–39.9

Grade 2 overweight

40.0 or greater

Grade 3 overweight

BMIa WHO classification

<18.5

Underweight

18.5–24.9

–

25–29.9

Grade 1 overweight

30.0–39.9

Grade 2 overweight

40.0 or greater

Grade 3 overweight

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Body mass index (BMI) is the weight in kilograms divided by the height in metres squared.

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