Calculating body mass index
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a parameter that can be used to determine whether a person's weight is within a healthy range.
At Clínica Planas, we always recommend a comprehensive medical consultation, completely free of charge, in order to offer the treatment that best suits the objectives and needs of each patient.
BMI value table
As mentioned above, BMI can be an easy tool to use and, in general terms, it provides guidance on what range of overweight or obesity a person may be in.
It is important to note that bioimpedance—body composition estimation—is a more specific parameter that we perform on our patients during consultations in order to personalise each case.
BMI and Obesity
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated using the patient's weight and height, yielding a value that defines different ranges of overweight and obesity.
Overweight
When we talk about being overweight, a person has already exceeded the healthy range of normal weight.
Overweight is defined as a BMI of over 25 and up to 29.9 kg/m².
Advanced figures in the overweight range can also be referred to as pre-obesity stages, a warning sign to prevent progression towards the disease.
Class I obesity
BMI results between 30 and 34.9 kg/m².
This BMI bracket is classified as a condition called Class I Obesity.
In these cases, we can begin to discuss techniques such as gastric balloons—in their different forms—and irreversible endoscopic techniques such as the Apollo Method, POSE Method, and Endosleeve (Endomanga).
Class II obesity
Class II obesity is defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 35 and 39.9 kg/m².
While procedures like the Apollo Method and Endosleeve (Endomanga) are often indicated for this BMI range, the approach for each patient is always personalised based on multiple individual variables.
There are also surgical options depending on the associated conditions that our patient may have.
Class III obesity (morbid obesity)
In this bracket, the BMI is greater than 40 kg/m².
The indication or option of choice is laparoscopic surgery in its various forms.
We are dealing with a serious, chronic, multifactorial and complex disease, usually associated with comorbidities.
F.A.Q.
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How is BMI calculated?
Body Mass Index (BMI) provides an estimate of a patient's weight status, broadly categorising them as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. It is a very useful and quick indicator for identifying a person's health status in terms of weight. This formula relates the weight of our patient in kilograms to their height in metres squared.
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What parameters are essential for measuring body fat?
To measure body fat and assess whether a person is within normal limits or whether it is necessary to reduce these values, it is useful to use accurate measurement methods such as impedance or skinfold measurement. In general terms, when the percentage of fat exceeds 31% in women and 25% in men, it is considered obesity.
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What is the ideal weight for women?
The term ideal weight refers to the weight we would like to have, however, this information is subjective and not very relevant, since what is important is to calculate a healthy weight and it is advisable to relate this to personal circumstances in each case; for example: age, habits, genetics.
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At what BMI value is a person considered overweight?
A BMI below 18.5 kg/m2 is classified as underweight. A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2 is classified as normal or healthy.
A BMI is between 25 and 29.9 kg/m2 is classified as overweight.
Obesity is classified as a BMI equal to or greater than 30 kg/m².
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