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How To Calculate BMI Using Weight And Height?
Question: How do I figure out my ideal weight. I am 51 years old, medium build, 5' 5" and currently weigh 165.
Brief Answer:
maximum is 149 pnds for normal bmi
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You can use the body mass index (BMI).
This calculates the weight for particular height. There are BMI calculators or it can be calculated manually by dividing the weight (in kg) by the height (in m, squared)
BMI less than 18.5- underweight
18.5- 24.9- normal weight
25-29.9- over weight
over 30- obese
Your BMI , based on your weight of 165 and height of 5 ft 5in is 27.5.
To reach a BMI of 24.9 (which would be in the normal weight), your weight would have to be 149 pnds.
To have your BMI within the 18.5 to 24.9 range, your weight would have to be between 110 t0 149 pounds.
Up to 149 pounds is within normal.
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
maximum is 149 pnds for normal bmi
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You can use the body mass index (BMI).
This calculates the weight for particular height. There are BMI calculators or it can be calculated manually by dividing the weight (in kg) by the height (in m, squared)
BMI less than 18.5- underweight
18.5- 24.9- normal weight
25-29.9- over weight
over 30- obese
Your BMI , based on your weight of 165 and height of 5 ft 5in is 27.5.
To reach a BMI of 24.9 (which would be in the normal weight), your weight would have to be 149 pnds.
To have your BMI within the 18.5 to 24.9 range, your weight would have to be between 110 t0 149 pounds.
Up to 149 pounds is within normal.
I hope this helps , feel free to ask any other questions
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