Degree of Obesity

What is it?

Degree of obesity denotes the % that you are away from 22 BMI.

Ideal BMI weight that would represent the middle of the healthy range of the BMI scale.

Why is it important?

This gives you a general indication of weight associated with healthy BMI.

Any recommendations?

Use the degree given as a guide and not as an goal to achieve 0. Aim to be within the whole healthy range of BMI. Healthy BMI range is associated with -16% to +13.2% degree of obesity.