In BMI classifications, which range is considered 'normal' weight?

The classification for Body Mass Index (BMI) categorizes different weight ranges into standard classifications. The 'normal' weight range, defined by health organizations, falls between 18.5 and 24.9. This range indicates a healthy balance where an individual's weight is appropriate for their height, lowering the risk of weight-related health issues.

Understanding this classification is essential for medical assistants as it helps in identifying patients who may be underweight, overweight, or obese, guiding potential health interventions and conversations about diet and exercise. The other classifications fall outside this normal range, with weights below 18.5 being considered underweight, those in the 25 - 29.9 range as overweight, and a BMI of 30 or above classified as obese, which are crucial for further assessment and management strategies in patient care.