What would you call a person who weighs 200 Lbs? Wait, do not make any guesses yet. Ask for more input.
Everyone wants to know how fat is 'fat'? In other words, how much should you weigh to be called obese or over-weight. But lets first clarify few things quickly. It important to know the difference between over-weight and obese. The two terms are not exactly the same. They, however, are parts of the same spectrum. Former being the milder form of the latter.
Never interpret body weight as one factor. It should always be judged with respect to your height. Therefore, two people having the same weight may fall on two different places of this spectrum. A 200 Lbs person may be normal, over-weight or obese depending upon his height.
Follow the steps below to know whether you are normal, overweight or obese:
Instructions
1. Learn the concept of BMI or Body Mass Index. BMI is the most widely accepted assessment of obesity.
2. Calculate your BMI by using one of the following formulas:
BMI = (Weight in pounds) / [(height in inches) x (height in inches)] x 703
BMI = weight in kilograms / (height in meters) x (height in meters)
3. Know that BMI is measured in kg/m².
4. Interpret your BMI as follows:
If your BMI is less than 18.5 kg/m² you are underweight.
If your BMI is between 18.5 kg/m² and 24.9 kg/m² you are normal.
If your BMI is between 25.0 kg/m² and 29.9 kg/m² you are Overweight.
If your BMI is above 30.0 kg/m² you are obese.
5. Classify your obesity as follows:
You are class I obese if your BMI is between 30.0 kg/m² and 34.9 kg/m²
You are class II obese if your BMI is between 35.0 kg/m² and 39.9 kg/m²
You are class III obese if your BMI is above 40.0 kg/m²
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