Knowing one’s ideal weight and current weight is important.
Knowing one’s ideal weight and current weight is important. Being overweight or underweight may lead to various health issues. The center for disease prevention and control (CDC) prescribes two main screening tools to know the weight status concerning disease risk: Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference. BMI and waist circumference, however, are not diagnostic tools for disease risks. Your ideal weight can vary according to your age, height, gender, fat distribution, and other factors. Thus, to know your weight status concerning disease risk you need to consult a trained healthcare provider. They will perform other health assessments to find out the disease risk and diagnose disease states.
BMI in adults: Body mass index or BMI is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. Thus, if your weight is 50 kg and your height is 1.5 m, your BMI will be 22.2. You must know the accurate values of your weight and height to calculate your BMI. This can be done with the help of your healthcare provider. Based on your BMI, you can find out if you are:
Underweight: It means your BMI is less than 18.5
In normal or healthy weight range: If your BMI is 18.5 to 24.9
Overweight: If your BMI is 25.0 to 29.9
Obese: If your BMI is 30.0 or more
Average Adult BMI Range Chart Shows Your Body Condition Chart
Body Condition
Average BMI Range
Underweight
Less than 18.5
Normal or Healthy Weight
18.5 to 24.9
Overweight
25.0 to 29.9
Obese
More than 30.0
The chart below displays the normal BMI of 19-24 for ideal height and weight for adults.
Healthy height and weight ranges for adults chart
Height
Weight (based on a normal BMI of 19–24)
4’10”
91–115 lbs.
4’11”
94–119 lbs.
5’0″
97–123 lbs.
5’1″
100–127 lbs.
5’2″
104–131 lbs.
5’3″
107–135 lbs.
5’4″
110–140 lbs.
5’5″
114–144 Ibs.
5’6″
118–148 lbs.
5’7″
121–153 lbs.
5’8″
125–158 lbs.
5’9″
128–162 lbs.
5’10”
132–167 lbs.
5’11”
136–172 lbs.
6’0″
140–177 lbs.
6’1″
144–182 lbs.
6’2″
148–186 lbs.
6’3″
152–192 lbs.
You can calculate your BMI using the BMI Calculator. The BMI calculation for children and teens can be calculated using the Child and Teen BMI Calculator.
Thus, a higher BMI means the weight is more than what is considered healthy for a given height. Depending on the BMI, it may be described as overweight or obese. A BMI lower than 18.5 means the person’s weight is lower than what is considered healthy for their height is termed underweight.
How should I measure my waist size?
Waist circumference: This is another useful and easy method to estimate your weight status. Excessive fat in the abdominal area is associated with several health risks such as diabetes and heart diseases. Thus, measuring your waist size may help you know whether you have a higher risk of developing obesity-related health conditions. Thus:
A man should have a waist circumference of fewer than 40 inches
A non-pregnant woman should have a waist circumference of fewer than 35 inches
Here again, the values are only used for screening purposes. Waist circumference alone does not have a diagnostic value for weight-related disease risks.
To accurately measure your waist circumference:
Stand straight and place a measuring tape around the middle, just above your hip-bones
The tape should be placed horizontally around your waist
Place the tape snuggly around the waist, but not compressyour skin
Measure your waist circumference right after you breathe out (exhale)
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The height-weight chart indicates that a female who is 5ft tall should weigh between 40.8 kg and 49.9 kg at her optimal weight. However, a male who is 5 feet tall should weigh between 43.1 kg and 53 kg.
While people naturally tend to gain weight up until age 75 or 80, over age 80 they tend to decrease in weight, Nicklas explains. The ideal body mass index (BMI) for people over 64, experts agree, is between 24 to 29.
The amount of body fat goes up steadily after age 30. Older people may have almost one third more fat compared to when they were younger. Fat tissue builds up toward the center of the body, including around the internal organs. However, the layer of fat under the skin gets smaller.
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Women over 50 tend to need fewer calories than younger women. Moderately active women over 50 may require approximately 1,800 calories per day to maintain weight. To lose one pound per week, you may need to reduce your calorie intake to approximately 1,300 calories per day.
The weight of a 19-29 years old boy should be 83.4 kg, while the weight of a girl should be up to 73.4 kg. Weight of a boy between 30-39 years should be up to 90.3 kg, while the weight of a girl should be up to 76.7 kg. Weight of a 40-49 years old boy should be 90.9 kg, while a girl should weigh 76.2 kg.
Under 18.5 - you are very underweight and possibly malnourished. 18.5 to 24.9 - you have a healthy weight range for young and middle-aged adults. 25.0 to 29.9 - you are overweight. Over 30 - you are obese.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most 13-year-old females weigh around 76–148 pounds (lb), and most 13-year-old males weigh between 75 and 145 lb, but this can vary widely. The CDC have set guidelines for healthy weight and body mass index (BMI) in children.
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