A BMI between 30 and 35 falls within the obese category (Class 1 obesity), according to most medical guidelines. Individuals in this range have a significantly higher risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and joint issues due to excess body weight. While BMI doesn’t account for muscle or fat distribution, a score this high is typically a sign of elevated body fat. Obesity can strain nearly every system in the body and often requires a combination of diet, exercise, behavioral changes, and sometimes medical intervention to manage effectively. The healthy BMI range is 18.5–24.9, which is associated with the lowest statistical health risk for most adults.