Using Asia-Pacific BMI classification, what is this patient's BMI category?

Using Asia-Pacific BMI classification, what is this patient's BMI category?

• A. Underweight
• B. Overweight
• C. Normal
• D. Obese

Answer: (C)

In the Asia-Pacific BMI scheme, normal weight is defined as a BMI from 18.5 to 22.9. Under this system, the categories shift a bit compared to global cutoffs: overweight starts at 23.0 and obesity at 25.0. Since the patient’s BMI falls within 18.5–22.9, the appropriate category is Normal. If the BMI were 23.0–24.9, it would be overweight, and 25.0 or higher would be obese.

In the Asia-Pacific BMI scheme, normal weight is defined as a BMI from 18.5 to 22.9. Under this system, the categories shift a bit compared to global cutoffs: overweight starts at 23.0 and obesity at 25.0. Since the patient’s BMI falls within 18.5–22.9, the appropriate category is Normal. If the BMI were 23.0–24.9, it would be overweight, and 25.0 or higher would be obese.