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2 Very Thin
Ribs, lumbar vertebrae, pelvic bones and
all bony prominences easily visible. No
palpable fat. Minimal loss of muscle
mass.
3 Thin
Ribs easily palpitated and may be
visible with no palpable fat. Tops of
lumbar vertebrae visible. Pelvic bones
becoming prominent. Obvious waist and
abdominal tuck.
4 Underweight
Ribs easily palpable, with minimal fat
covering. Waist easily noted, viewed
from above. Abdomen tucked up when
viewed from the side.
5 Ideal
Ribs palpable without excess fat
covering. Waist observed behind ribs
when viewed from above. Abdominal tuck
evident.
6 Overweight
Ribs palpable with slight excess fat
covering. Waist is discernible viewed
from above but is not prominent.
Abdominal tuck apparent.
7 Heavy
Ribs palpable with difficulty, heavy fat
cover. Noticeable fat deposits over
lumbar area and base of tail. Waist
absent or barely visible. Abdominal tuck
may be absent.
8 Obese
Ribs not palpable under very heavy fat
cover, or palpable only with significant
pressure. Heavy fat deposits over lumbar
area and base of tail. Waist absent. No
abdominal tuck. Obvious abdominal
distension may be present.
9 Grossly Obese
Massive fat deposits over thorax, spine
and base of tail. Waist and abdominal
tuck. |
