Question 1

Does overweight BMI always mean unhealthy?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. Fitness, waist size, blood sugar, and lipids clarify metabolic risk better than BMI alone.

Question 2

Why separate obesity classes?

Accepted Answer

Higher classes correlate with increased risk of comorbidities, guiding clinical intervention intensity.

Question 3

Can I use this for children?

Accepted Answer

No — use pediatric BMI percentile charts with a pediatrician.

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