The body mass index (BMI, see Chapter 2) can be used to define various stages of the massively overweight.
body mass index =
= (weight in kilograms) / ((body height in meters)^2)
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BMI in kg per sq m
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Term
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30 - 39.9
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obese
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40 - 49.9
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morbidly obese
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50 - 59.9
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super obese
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>= 60
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super super obese
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where:
• According to the pattern super super super obese should be >= 70 kg per sq m.
