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Body mass index (BMI) compares your weight to your height. Because South Asians tend to carry more body fat at a lower BMI, Indian guidelines use lower cutoffs than the international ones.
BMI categories for Asian Indian adults
Below 18.5
Underweight
18.5 to 22.9
Healthy weight
23.0 to 24.9
Overweight
25 and above
Obesity
Results are estimates for general information and are not a diagnosis. Talk to your doctor about your individual needs.
