Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DOThe body mass index (BMI) chart helps determine obesity levels in both women and men. Healthcare providers also use it to determine whether their patients are ...

BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 Overweight: BMI of 25 to 29.9 Obesity: BMI of 30 or greater If you’re wondering, the average BMI for adult women in the U.S. is 29.8. BMI has limitations and may not ...

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0.001 BMI indicates body mass index; CKD-EPI, chronic kidney disease epidemiology collaboration; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; IOP, intraocular ...