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The accepted international standards for interpreting BMI categorize values of ____ as overweight and values of _______ for obesity.

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The accepted international standards for interpreting BMI categorize values of 25.0 – 29.9 as overweight and values of 30.0 and greater for obesity.

Formula: (persons weight in kilograms) ÷ (persons height in meters

Step-by-step explanation:

This answer is specifically for adults (20 years and over). BMI meaning Body Mass Index for children and teenagers are calculated using the same formula but interpreted differently. BMI is calculated by using values of height and weight for a specific individual.

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