The ideal weight of an individual is influenced by a number of things, including:.
Gender.
Height.
size of the frame.
proportion between muscle and fat.
For American adults aged 20 and older, the average weight, height, and waist measurement are as follows, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):.
Women.
170 point 5 pounds is the average weight.
5 feet, 3 point 6 inches tall on average.
38.7 inches is the typical waist measurement.
Men.
197.8 pounds on average.
5 feet 9 inches tall on average.
40.3 inches is the average waist measurement.
Despite being averages, these weights do not necessarily indicate that a person is in good health. The body mass index (BMI) of the typical American adult was 29.6 for women and 29.1 for men, both of which are considered overweight. The BMI is a measurement based on height and weight that can estimate total body fat.
How Can BMI Be Used to Determine Ideal Weight?
Doctors use the BMI (body mass index) measurement to assess a patient’s level of obesity. Calculating ideal weight ranges frequently involves using BMI. In adults, BMI does not correlate with age.
BMI is calculated the same way as it is for adults when used on children, but the ranges are then compared to percentiles for kids of the same age and sex.
Weight and height squared are used to calculate BMI:.
Body mass index (BMI) is calculated as the square of height (in meters) and weight (in kg).
Underweight if BMI is 18 or less.
Normal weight is defined as a BMI of 18 to under 24.
Overweight with a BMI of 25 to under 29.9 points.
Class I Obesity: BMI of 30 to less than 34.
Class II Obesity: BMI 35 to under 39.9.
Class III Obesity is defined as a BMI of 40 or higher.
