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According to the Panel on Energy, Obesity, and Body Weight Standards published by American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, your category is:
You are UNDERWEIGHT
if your BMI is:
 Less than 20: This indicates a lean
BMI, which
means you have a low amount of body fat. This is desirable only if
you are an athlete. If you are not an athlete, a lean BMI can
indicate that your weight may be too low. This may lower your
immunity. If your BMI and body weight are low, you should consider
increasing your muscle mass with a good diet and exercise program.
You are at a DESIRABLE weight
if your BMI is:
Between 20 and 22:
This indicates the ideal,
healthy amount of body fat, which is associated with living longest,
and the lowest incidence of serious illness and health problems.
This ratio is what many individuals perceive to be the most
attractive. Go for it.
Between 22 and 25: This is still considered an
acceptable range, and is associated with good health. Consider
adding an "active" activity to your week.
You are PRONE TO HEALTH RISKS
if your BMI is:
Between 25 and 30: You are considered "Hefty" and
should find ways to lower your weight, through diet and exercise.
You are at increased risk for a variety of illnesses at your present
weight. You should lose weight by changing your diet and exercising
more.
You are OBESE if your BMI is:
Over 30: This indicates an unhealthy
condition.
Your excess "Prosperity" is putting you at risk for a verity of
health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood
pressure, gall bladder disease and some cancers. You will likely
need a lifestyle change to get this under control. Get some help.
Your first steps should be changing your diet and exercising more.
Note to Muscular People: Some very muscular people can have high Body
Mass Indexes, which suggest obesity when they are not. Also, some
medical formulas use lean body mass for calculations medication
doses.
The formula for lean body mass is:
Lean Body Weight (men) = (1.10 x Weight(kg)) - 128 x ( Weight2/(100
x Height(m))2)
Lean Body Weight (women) = (1.07 x Weight(kg)) - 148 x (
Weight2/(100 x Height(m))2)
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