A BMI above 30 is a sign of obesity.
A BMI between the range of 18.5 and 24.9 is regarded to be ideal. People with a BMI between 25 to 29.9 are considered to be overweight.
Everyone knows that for a healthy lifestyle, one must maintain their weight and the weight gain. Similarly, one should be aware that an adequate weight according to one’s height can protect them against several diseases.
Dr Sonia Raut from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi said that an individual’s weight depends on their lifestyle, body composition and regular activities. She stated, “But, knowing what our weight should be according to our age and height, we can be cautious.” “You can know how right the weight is according to height and age,” she added.
So, how can you calculate your weight according to the height? It can be done with the help of BMI or Body Mass Index. Through BMI, people would be able to gauge whether they are overweight or underweight. A person can be considered underweight if their BMI is less than 18.5. A BMI between the range of 18.5 and 24.9 is regarded to be ideal. People with a BMI between 25 to 29.9 are considered to be overweight. Having a BMI above 30 is a sign of obesity.
However, many doctors believe that BMI is not an accurate indicator of body fat and should not be dependent on too much. The doctors say that the Body Mass Index was not developed by a health professional or a biologist, but rather by a mathematician.
Body weight cannot be calculated through factors like muscle mass, bone density, body composition, race and gender. According to the experts, the focus should be on fitness rather than the mentioned calculators. Here is the ideal weight of a person according to their height:
4 feet 10 inches – 41 kg to 52 kg
5 feet- 44 kg to 55.7 kg
5 feet 2 inches – 49 kg to 63 kg
5 ft 4 inches – 51 kg to 65 kg
5 ft 6 inches – 53 kg to 67 kg
5 feet 8 inches – 56 kg to 71 kg
6 feet – 63 kg and 80 kg