This classification is often used by organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help assess an individual's weight
status and potential health risks associated with different BMI ranges.
Keep in mind that specific guidelines and cutoffs might vary slightly between different
organizations and countries.
Please keep in mind:
- Doesn't account for muscle vs. fat
- Doesn't differentiate body composition
- Age and gender variations
- Ethnic and racial differences
- Doesn't consider health factors
- Limited accuracy for children and adolescents
- Doesn't reflect central obesity
- May misclassify individuals
- Not suitable for athletes and older adults
- Health risk differences within categories