| Category | BMI Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | Below 18.5 | Potentially underweight |
| Normal | 18.5–24.9 | Generally within the healthy range |
| Overweight | 25.0–29.9 | Above the healthy range |
| Obese | 30.0 and above | High BMI range |
BMI is weight divided by height squared.
It is a simple screening metric.