| WtHR | Considerations |
|---|---|
| Less than 0.4 | Take Care (possibly underweight) |
| 0.4 - 0.49 | Healthy, No Action Needed |
| 0.5 - 0.59 | Consider Action |
| ≥ 0.6 | Take Action |
IN24OB00091 | Review: 25/02/2025
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Consider action:
A Waist to Height ratio (WtHR) 0.5 - 0.59 is considered
above the healthy range and could place you at an increased risk of
developing cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure and
high cholesterol. It is recommended that you consider action by taking
steps to find sustainable ways to manage your weight, such as by
speaking to your doctor.
| Category | Children | Adults |
|---|---|---|
| Underweight | BMI <5th percentile of age | <18.5 kg/m2 |
| Normal weight | BMI ≥5th to 85th percentile of age | 18.5-22.9 kg/m2 |
| Overweight | BMI ≥85th to 95th percentile of age | 23-24.9 kg/m2 |
| Obesity | BMI ≥95th percentile of age | |
| Obesity grade 1 | 25-29.9 kg/m2 | |
| Obesity grade 2 | 30-34.9 kg/m2 | |
| Obesity grade 3 | >35 kg/m2 |