Weight of Adults in the U.S.
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■ Normal weight or underweight (BMI under 24.9)
■ Overweight (BMI of 25 to 29.9)
■ Obesity (BMI of 30+)
■ Extreme obesity (BMI of 40+)
◾More than two-thirds (68.8 percent) of adults are considered to be overweight or obese.
◾More than one-third (35.7 percent) of adults are considered to be obese.
◾More than 1 in 20 (6.3 percent) have extreme obesity.
◾Almost 3 in 4 men (74 percent) are considered to be overweight or obese.
◾The prevalence of obesity is similar for both men and women (about 36 percent).
◾About 8 percent of women are considered to have extreme obesity.
◾The U.S. currently has the second highest national obesity rate.
Determining Obesity Among Adults
BMI Classification
18.5 to 24.9 Normal weight
25 to 29.9 Overweight
30 + Obesity
40 + Extreme obesity
For adults, overweight and obesity ranges are measured by using weight and height to compute the person's BMI. The BMI is used because, for most people, it correlates with the amount of fat in their bodies. An online tool for gauging the BMIs of adults can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_BMI/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html
BMI Classification
18.5 to 24.9 Normal weight
25 to 29.9 Overweight
30 + Obesity
40 + Extreme obesity
For adults, overweight and obesity ranges are measured by using weight and height to compute the person's BMI. The BMI is used because, for most people, it correlates with the amount of fat in their bodies. An online tool for gauging the BMIs of adults can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_BMI/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html