Table 1 The comparison of BMI classifications between Japan and WHO. BMI classification of Japan and WHO. Comparison of BMI classification of obesity in Japan and obesity classification according to the WHO
BMI | Japan (2000) | WHO (1998) |
|---|---|---|
<18.5 | underweight | underweight |
18.5≦-<25 | normal weight | normal weight |
25≦-<30 | obese 1 | preobese |
30≦-<35 | obese 2 | obese class I |
35≦-<40 | obese 3 | obese class II |
40≦ | obese 4 | obese class III |