The graph presents Body Mass Index categories.
The y-axis presents weight measured in kilograms (and stones and pounds) with a range from 30-150kg (or 4 stones, 7 pounds to 23 stones, 6 pounds). The x-axis presents height measured in centimetres (and feet and inches) with a range from 140-200 cm (or 4 feet, 7 inches to 6 feet, 7 inches).
BMI categories for adults are as follows:
- < 18.5 kg/m2 – underweight
- 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2 – healthy weight
- 25.0 to 29.9 kg/m2 – overweight
- ≥ 30.0 kg/m2 – obese.