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What is the ideal weight for my height and gender?

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What is the ideal weight for my height and gender?

by Alycia 123 » Sat Jan 11, 2020 10:36 pm

How can I find out the ideal weight for my height and gender?
I'm 5ft6 , female and 22

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Re: What is the ideal weight for my height and gender?

by Mark Cooper » Sun Jan 12, 2020 4:42 am

One measure generally considered useful is BMI. A BMI in the 18.5-22 range is considered to be one biomarker of health (among several). NIH has an online BMI calculator here. Jeff Novick's examination of BMI is in this thread.

Alternatively, you could use the Kempner Foundation weight charts that Dr. McDougall discusses in this newsletter to get a general idea.

Ideally, a particular BMI or "goal weight" shouldn't really be a target in and of itself, but rather come as the result of following a healthful pattern of eating and behavior.

Hope that helps!

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