Height Weight Ratio Chart

Today, the world population is suffering from so many health problems. Many of these problems are related to weight issues. An overweight, or obese person, can suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure, and other heart related ailments. An underweight person will have low immunity, reduced stamina, and a deficiency of nutrients in his body. So, weight control is very important. An underweight person can be prone to common illnesses. There are many ways to determine the ideal weight of a person. Among them are, waist to height ratio, and height to weight ratio. In children, along with the height weight ratio, head circumference is also considered. This article focuses on knowing your ideal height to weight ratio, also known as BMI, short for body mass index.

To calculate your BMI, or average height to weight ratio, use the following formula:

1. Multiply your weight in pounds, by 703. Let's call this x.
2. Measure your height in inches, lets call this y.
3. Now divide x by y².

This formula gives the correct weight for height. The height to weight ratio chart is based on the BMI. Given below, is the average BMI table.

Body	BMI
Underweight	Less than 18.5
Normal	Between 18.5-25
Overweight	Between 25-30
Obese	Between 30-40
Very Obese	Over 40

Note:

• Athletes have a higher body mass index, as their muscle weight is more than their fat weight.
• To evaluate the health of children, it is important to take the head circumference into consideration, along with the height weight ratio.
• In the elderly, BMI can be slightly more than 25.

It is very important to maintain a normal body mass index. If you fall in the category of BMI less than 18.5, it means you are underweight. You need to increase your weight. In order to do so, you should increase the amount of nutritious food you eat, and follow a healthy, well-balanced diet. More information on weight gain to help you achieve your ideal weight.

If you fall in the category of BMI between 18.5-25, then your weight is normal. People in this category should maintain their weight, as a BMI within this range is an ideal one. Follow a healthy diet and exercise.

If you fall in the category of BMI between 25-30, it means that you are overweight. So, you should reduce the intake of empty calories, that is calories which have no nutritional value. Follow a balanced diet, and avoid eating foods which contain too much salt or sugar, or fatty foods. Also, engage in some form of physical activity for 45 minutes to an hour daily. Know more about weight loss.

If you fall in the category of BMI between 30-40, or over 40, that means you are suffering from obesity. You need to reduce your weight. It is a good idea to enroll into a weight loss program. You should eat a healthy, balanced diet.

Here is an average height to weight ratio chart.

Height (Inches)	Weight (Pounds)
58	91-129
59	94-133
60	97-138
61	100-143
62	104-147
63	107-152
64	110-157
65	114-162
66	118-167
67	121-172
68	125-177
69	128-182
70	132-188
71	136-193
72	140-199

Follow the height weight ratio chart to keep your weight under check. Also, the height weight ratio chart can help you determine the BMI of your family members and help you improve their health too. Live and let live...'a healthy life'!