Prevalence of overweight and obesity in adults
| WEIGHT CATEGORY | BODY MASS INDEX, KG/M2 | PREVALENCE, % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | UNITED STATES | ||
| Underweight | < 18.5 | NA | NA |
| Normal weight | 18.5–24.9 | NA | NA |
| Overweight | 25.0–29.9 | 34.1 | 35.0 |
| Obesity | 18.1 | 33.8 | |
| • Class 1 | 30.0–34.9 | ||
| • Class 2 | 35.0–39.9 | ||
| • Class 3 | ≥ 40.0 | ||
NA—not available.
Data from Orpana et al10 and the Public Health Agency of Canada and Canadian Institute for Health Information.11