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The BMI is an indicator of leanness or corpulence based on one's height and weight. It was designed by Adolphe Quetelet around 1850, and has been traditionnally used to classify a person as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
The World Health Organization indicates the following BMI classification values for adults (men and women) over age 18:
| Category | BMI range | Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thinness | under 16 | Severe nutritional deficiency |
| Moderate Thinness | 16 - 17 | Nutritional deficiency and osteoporosis |
| Mild Thinness | 17 - 18.5 | Nutritional deficiency |
| Normal | 18.5 - 25 | Low risk (healthy range) |
| Overweight | 25 - 30 | Increased for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, etc. |
| Obese Class I | 30 - 35 | High risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, etc. |
| Obese Class II | 35 - 40 | Severe health risks |
| Obese Class III | above 40 | Life threatening risks |