The simply test of Body Mass Index or Quetelet index was presented by Belgian mathematician Adolphe Quetelet in 1832. Note: it does not take into modern research and human individuality.
Result | Diagnostic |
<18.5 |
underweight |
18.5 - 24.9 | normal weight |
25 - 29.9 | I degree (overweight) |
30 - 34.9 | indicates for obesity (IIа degree) |
35 - 39.9 | severe obesity (IIb) |
>40 | heavy, or morbid, obesity (III degree) |
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