The medical community uses a term called Body Mass Index or "BMI" to determine how overweight a person is. Typical BMI may be from 25 to 30. Individuals with a BMI over 35 may qualify for bariatric surgery.
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BMI
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Classification
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Health Risk
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Under 18.5
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Underweight
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Minimal
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18.5 - 24.9
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Normal Weight
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Minimal
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25 - 29.9
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Overweight
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Increased
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30 - 34.9
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Obese
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High
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35 - 39.9
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Severely Obese
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Very High
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40 and Over
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Morbidly Obese
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Extremely High
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