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 5th percentile Below 18.5
Normal or Healthy Weight 5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile 18.5 to 24.9
Overweight 85th to less than the 95th percentile 25.0 – 29.9
Obese Equal to or greater than the 95th percentile 30.0 and Above