Classification Of Bmi Values - KERN MPN-Serie Betriebsanleitung

• Reliable calculation of BMI is restricted to a body height of
100 cm to 200 cm and a weight of >10 kg.
• If weighing has to take place under unsteady conditions, the display can be
stabilised via the Hold function.

8.4.3 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.
Category
Underweight
Normal weight
Overweight
Pre-adipose
Adipose degree I
Adipose degree II
Adipose degree III
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BMI (kg/m ) Risk of diseases associated with
overweight
< 18.5 Low
18.5 – 24.9 Average
> 25.0
25.0 – 29.9 A bit increased
30.0 – 34.9 Increased
35.0 – 39.9 High
> 40 Very high
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