If your bmi is 300 or higher it falls within the obese range. 148 to 193 lbs. The world health organizations who recommended healthy bmi range is 185 25 for both male and female. Your body mass index bmi is an approximate calculation of your body mass which is used to predict your amount of body fat based on your height and weight. A result between 185 and 249 means youre in the normal weight range for your height. A bmi of between 185 and 249 is considered normal or healthy.
If your bmi is 185 to 249 it falls within the normal or healthy weight range. 143 to 186 lbs. Calculators for health exercise and weight loss. It is widely used in the medical field as a quick indicator of possible health complications. The new very large study from jama 2013 overestimate the benefits of overweight because overweight is compared with normal weight defined as bmi 185 to 25 we know from other studies that mortality is significantly elevated for bmi values between 185 and 20 the range we usually consider normal weight therefore include bmi values far from optimal. If the answer is 05 or less the chances are that they have a healthy weight.
If your bmi is 250 to 299 it falls within the overweight range. 119 to 142 lbs. While those are still around this is a newer more accurate way to calculate what is truly a healthy. 5 97 to 127 lbs. A measurement called the body mass index bmi can help to tell you if you are a healthy weight for your height. Am a healthy weight and size.
Based on the bmi range it is possible to find out a healthy weight for any given height. For your height a normal weight range would be from to pounds. For years people looked up their weight on tables drawn from insurance company statistics. 4 11 94 to 123 lbs. To find out your bmi match your weight along the top or bottom of the chart to your height along the side. If your result is under 185 youre considered underweight.
Bmi numbers range from low to high and. Bmi is a commonly used metric for determining ibw. A woman who is 5 feet and 4 inches tall 163 cm should have a waist measurement below 32 inches 81 cm. Between 25 and 299 means youre considered. Weight that is higher than what is considered as a healthy weight for a given height is described as overweight or obese. Your bmi is indicating your weight is in the category for adults of your height.
Maintaining a healthy weight may reduce the risk of chronic diseases associated with overweight and obesity. 4 10 91 to 118 lbs. 124 to 147 lbs.