Adolescent BMI: The Importance of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors

Table 1: The standard weight status categories associated with BMI ranges for adults.

Weight Status Category	Adolescent Percentile Range	Adult BMI Values
Age	3-19 years	20+ years
Underweight	Less than the 5^th percentile	Below 18.5
Normal or Healthy Weight	5^th percentile to less than the 85^th percentile	18.5 to 24.9
Overweight	85^th to less than the 95^th percentile	25.0 – 29.9
Obese	Equal to or greater than the 95^th percentile	30.0 and Above