Obesity levels are monitored not by weight but by Body Mass Index (BMI) which is a calculation based on weight and height. A BMI over 40 indicates morbid obesity. In fact, a BMI over 40 is required for being accpeted as a candidate for bypass sugery. Yesterday, my BMI fell to 39.82 moving me out of morbidly obese, to just obese. Here is the breakdown of the levels for my height:
BMI 40+ = 232+ pounds = morbidly obese
BMI 30+ = 174-231 pounds = obese
BMI 25+ = 145-173 pounds = overweight
BMI 19+ = 110-144 pounds = healthy
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