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diseases and health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. This is why maintaining an ideal weight is important to good health. Strictly speaking, there is no such thing as an ideal weight. The reason for this is that people are not built the same way and what may be considered a desirable weight for one person may not necessarily apply to other people. Calculating one's ideal body weight is not yet an exact science. The different methods that have emerged through the years all have their limitations. But overall they do a pretty good job of mapping out a range of body weights that may be suitable for you. One tool that has gained wide acceptance among doctors and other health professionals is the Body Mass Index (BMI). This is a simple calculator based on weight and height to determine the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity in adults. To find out what your BMI is, enter your weight and height using the calculator below and then click on the "Calculate BMI" button. (Note: the results are approximate values and should be used only as a rough guide.) While BMI is a reliable indicator of total body fat, it has its limitations. It may over- estimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build or underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass. |
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