Classification Of Bmi Values - KERN and SOHN MPE Serie Mode D'emploi

• 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, you can be
stabilise the display by applying the Hold function.

10.5.3 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.
Categorie
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 high
30.0 – 34.9 High
35.0 – 39.9 up
> 40 Very high
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