BMI, malnutrition, obesity, hyperlipidemia reference values

Question 1

Normal Basal Metabolic Rate

BMR

Answer 1

70 kcal/hour
1680kcal/day just to be alive.

With light physical activity:
2600 kcal/day

Question 2

Amount of wieght loss when malnutrition is suspected

BMI below which malnutrition is suspected

Answer 2

unintended 10% weight loss in 3 months

Body mass index BMI < 18.5 kg/square meter

Body mass is less than 90% of normal ideal.

Question 3

Definition of obesity

Answer 3

BMI > 30 kg/square meter