Going by the standard definition of obesity classes, a BMI of 38 falls into the class 2 obesity category and is not considered morbidly obese.
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A BMI of 37 is very high for both men and women. Even compared to the body mass index of the average American, a 37 BMI is still quite high.
A BMI of 41 is considered obese for both males and females. This is because a body mass index of 41 is 11-12 BMI points higher than average for men and women.
A BMI of 40 falls into the class 3 obesity category, at which point an individual is considered severely obese or morbidly obese.
Specifically, an individual who registers a 44 BMI score is said to have class 3 obesity, which is often still called morbid obesity.
A BMI of 43 is considered morbidly obese for men and women but is more often referred to as class 3 obesity, which is the highest obesity classification.
Yes, a BMI of 42 is considered morbidly obese, although a body mass index of 42 is more commonly referred to as class 3 obesity.
If you have a BMI of 45, then you’re five BMI points into the class 3 obesity category, meaning that you’re severely obese.
If you have a BMI of 47, then it means that you’re severely obese, which is commonly called class 3 obesity.
Those who have a BMI of 46 are likely putting their health at risk because a body mass index of 46 is over 16 BMI points higher than average.