Go straight up from that point until you come to the line that matches your height. Then look to find your weight group. Healthy Weight BMI from 18.5 to 25 refers to healthy weight. Overweight BMI from 25 to 30 refers to overweight. Obese BMI 30 or higher refers to obesity.
Obese persons are also overweight.
The more risk factors you have, the more you are likely to benefit from weight loss if you are overweight or obese. Our genes affect our tendency to gain weight. A tendency to gain weight is increased when food is plentiful and when we use equipment and vehicles to save time and energy. However, it is possible to manage your weight by balancing the calories you eat with physical activity. To make it easier to manage your weight, make long-term changes in your eating behavior and physical activity.