Body Mass Index, or BMI, is used to estimate if a person is overweight or underweight.

It is calculated the same way for men and women.

These are the generally accepted classifications:

• Underweight: less than 18.5
• Normal weight: 18.5-25
• Overweight: 25-30
• Obese: BMI of 30 or greater

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