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Explore this website to further understand the science behind obesity. Then visit your GP to discover science based treatment options.
Body mass index, or BMI, is a calculation based on your height and weight to place you in a weight category: underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.5,6,7
BMI is a very general measure that places you in 1 of 6 broad weight categories – underweight, normal weight, overweight, obese.8
Your BMI is
22.22
which indicates you're in the healthy category.Let your doctor know at your next annual visit.
Below 18
Increased risk of comorbidity
18 - 25
Low risk of comorbidity
25 - 30
Increased risk of comorbidity
30 - 35
Moderate risk of comorbidity
35 - 40
Severe risk of comorbidity
40 - 45
Very severe risk of comorbidity
Classification | BMI | Risk of Comorbidities |
---|---|---|
Classification
Underweight |
BMI
Less than 18 |
Risk of Comorbidities
Increased |
Classification
Normal weight |
BMI
18 – 25 |
Risk of Comorbidities
Low |
Classification
Overweight |
BMI
25-30 |
Risk of Comorbidities
Increased |
Classification
Obese I |
BMI
30-35 |
Risk of Comorbidities
Moderate |
Classification
Obese II |
BMI
35-40 |
Risk of Comorbidities
Severe |
Classification
Obese III |
BMI
40 or greater |
Risk of Comorbidities
Very severe |
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3. Caterson I, et al. Gaps to bridge: Misalignment between perception, reality and actions in obesity, Diabetes Obes Metab 2019; 21(8): 1914–24.
4. Oldham M, Robinson E. Visual body size norms and the under-detection of overweight and obesity. Obes Sci Pract 2017; 4(1): 29–40.
5. RACP. Action to prevent obesity and reduce its impact across the life course – Evidence Review. 2018. Available at https://www.racp.edu.au/docs/default-source/advocacy-library/racp-obesity-position-statement.pdf
6. Bray G, et al. The Science of Obesity Management: An Endocrine Society Scientific Statement. Obesity Rev 2018; 39; 79-132
7. ANZOS and ADS. 2019. The Australian Obesity Management Algorithm. Available at: http://anzos.com/assets/Obesity-Management-Algorithm-18.10.2016.pdf. Accessed September 2019.
8. RACGP Smoking, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity (SNAP): A population health guide to behavioural risk factors in general practice, 2nd edition. Melbourne: Available at https://www.racgp.org.au/FSDEDEV/media/documents/Clinical%20Resources/Guidelines/SNAP-guideline.pdf. Accessed December 2019.