Classifications of Malnutrition and Obesity Malnutrition (BAPEN)
1 BMI < 18.5: chronic, protein-energy under-nutrition probable
2 BMI 18.5 to 20.0: chronic, protein-energy under-nutrition possible
3 BMI > 20.0 chronic, protein-energy under-nutrition unlikely
Obesity (WHO)
4 BMI 20 to 24.9 normal acceptable range
5 BMI 25 to 29.9: pre-obese state
6 BMI 30 to 34.9: obese class I
7 BMI 35 to 39.9: obese class II
8 BMI 40 to 60: obese class III (very obese)