KERN & SOHN MPB 300K100P - Manual (Page 22)

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7.4.1 Classification of BMI values
Weight classification for adults over 18 years of age using the BMI in accordance
with WHO, 2000 EK IV and WHO 2004.
Categorie BMI ( kg/m
2
) Risk of diseases associated with
overweight
Underweight < 18.5 low
Normal weight 18.5 – 24.9 Average
Overweight
Pre-adipose
Adipose degree I
Adipose degree II
Adipose degree III
> 25.0
25.0 – 29.9
30.0
– 34.9
35.0
– 39.9
> 40
A bit high
High
High
Very high