| Sentido | Valores del índice |
|---|---|
| Delgadez severa | < 16,0 |
| Moderado delgadez | 16,0 - < 17 |
| Delgadez leve | 17,0 - < 18,5 |
| Peso normal | 18,5 - < 25 |
| Exceso de peso | 25,0 - < 30 |
| Nivel de obesidad I | 30,0 - < 35 |
| Nivel de obesidad II | 35,0 - < 40 |
| Nivel de obesidad III | >= 40,0 |
Fuente: World Health Organization (WHO)