2. • You can find the average weight for height
by calculating your Body Mass Index (or
BMI). Knowing your average weight for
height is important part of being healthy.
• A healthy weight will help you avoid
weight related health problems. High
blood pressure, diabetes, chronic fatigue,
and depression can be the outcome from
being overweight.
3. • Calculating your idea body weight can be
done in several ways. The most accepted
way to calculate idea body weight is to use
the BMI or body mass index scale. This is
also sometimes called the body mass
indicator.
4. • 1) The first step to calculate idea body
weight is to determine your height and
weight in inches and pounds.
• 2) Multiply your height x 2. Record the
answer.
• 3) Divide your body weight by the answer
you calculated in step 2.
• 4)Multiply the answer from step three by
703. The result is your BMI. Now that you
know your BMI you can calculate ideal
body weight for yourself.
5. • A healthy BMI is considered to be from 19
to 25. 18 and under is considered
underweight. From 25 to 29 is considered
overweight. 30 and over is considered
obese. Look at your BMI and determine
where yours falls.
