BMI Cutoff for Asians
BMI Cutoff   Weight Status Comments
<18.5 Underweight Being underweight also puts you at risk for developing many health problems. Discuss with your healthcare provider about how to reach a healthy weight. 
<18.5 - 22.9 Healthy weight range Your weight is within normal range. You can continue to keep a healthy weight through physical activity and healthy eating. Keep up with the good work!
<23 - 26.9 Overweight Being overweight can put you at risk for developing many chronic diseases.   Discuss with your healthcare professional on how to achieve a healthy weight.
>27 Obese Obesity increases risks for developing many chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, and decreases overall quality of life. Discuss with your healthcare provider about how to achieve a healthy weight! 

Wildman RP et al. Appropriate body mass index and waist circumference cutoffs for categorization of overweight and central adiposity among Chinese adults. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2004; 80:1129.

Appropriate body-mass index for Asian populations and its implications for policy and intervention strategies. Lancet 2004; 363:157-63




BMI Cutoff for Caucasian Populations

BMI Cutoff  Weight Status Comments
<18.5 Underweight Being underweight also puts you at risk for developing many health problems.   Discuss with your healthcare provider about how to reach a healthy weight. 
<18.5 - 24.9 Healthy weight range Your weight is within normal range. You can continue to keep a healthy weight through physical activity and healthy eating. Keep up with the good work!
<25 - 30 Overweight Being overweight can put you at risk for developing many chronic diseases.  Discuss with your healthcare provider about how to achieve a healthy weight.
>30 Obese Obesity increases risks for developing many chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, and decreases overall quality of life. Discuss with your healthcare provider about how to achieve a healthy weight! 





BMI Cutoff for Pacific Islanders
BMI Cutoff  Weight Status Comments
<18.5 Underweight Being underweight also puts you at risk for developing many health problems.  Discuss with your healthcare
provider about how to reach a healthy weight. 
<18.5 - 25.9 Healthy weight Range Your weight is within normal range. You can continue to keep a healthy weight through physical activity and healthy eating. Keep up with the good work!
<26 - 30 Overweight Being overweight can put you at risk for developing many chronic diseases.  Discuss with your healthcare provider about how to achieve a healthy weight.
>30 Obese Obesity increases risks for developing many chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, and decreases overall quality of life. Discuss with your healthcare provider about how to achieve a healthy weight.