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 |