Interpreting Body Mass Index BMI

WHO recommends using BMI as an index of being overweight or obese. BMI Correlates well with risk of obesity related medical complications.
BMI = Weight (kg)/ Height (m²)
It is Important to use Age & Sex related BMI charts in children.
BMI > 95^th percentile for age and sex is interpreted as Obesity
BMI between 85^th-95^th percentile for age and sex is interpreted as “Overweight” or “at risk for obesity”.