Obesity is frequently subdivided into categories. Example of morbid. Bmi greater than 25. If your bmi is less than 185 it falls within the underweight range. If your bmi is 185 to 25 it falls within the normal. Am i overweight for my height.
119 to 138 lbs. You belong to the class of obese. 4ft 11 59 94 to 119 lbs. You are underweight bmi less than 175. Currently 34 percent of americans are overweight and a separate 34 percent are obese according to the center for disease control and prevention in atlanta. Find your height inches in the left hand column.
143 to 186 lbs. Bmi 40 or greater. You are overweight bmi less than 185. If your bmi is 300 or higher it falls within the obese range. To calculate bmi see the adult bmi calculator or determine bmi by finding your height and weight in this bmi index chart external icon. Scan upward to the top of the column to find the corresponding bmi number for that height and.
Obesity is defined as an excessively high amount of body fat or adipose tissue in relation to lean body mass. Normal bmi 185249 overweight bmi 25299 obese bmi 3035 410 91118. If your bmi is 250 to 30 it falls within the overweight range. Anyone who is overweight should try to avoid gaining additional weight. Scan across the row to find your weight pounds. You are extremely underweight bmi 30 or greater.
Being obese means that body fat is now beyond an accepted standard for your height. 4ft 10 58 91 to 115 lbs. For your height a normal weight range would be from to pounds. People who are overweight or obese are at higher risk for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure diabetes and high cholesterol. You have normal or optimal weight. 191 to 258 lbs.