Table 3 Classification of body fat based on the fat mass index (FMI, kg/m2) for men and women [10, 13]
Category | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
Severe fat deficit | < 2 | < 3.5 |
Moderate fat deficit | 2 to < 2.3 | 3.5 to < 4 |
Mild fat deficit | 2.3 to < 3 | 4 to < 5 |
Normal | 3–6 | 5–9 |
Excess fat | > 6 to 9 | > 9 to 13 |
Obese class I | > 9 to 12 | > 13 to 17 |
Obese class II | > 12 to 15 | > 17 to 21 |
Obese class III | > 15 | > 21 |