Health / Height To Weight Ratio Or Body Mass Index (BMI)
It decides whether a person has a correct / appropriate body weight for his height or not.
National Institutes of Health tells that a there are 3 types of weights for a person according to his height.
They were
1. under weight.
2. Idea Weight.
3. over Weight.
BMI as per weight to Height ratio, effects of weights on body are
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S. No
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Type of Weight
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Effects
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1
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under weight
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Anemia, osteoporosis, decreased immune function, fertility issues,
irregular menstrual cycles(females),growth and development issues
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2
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Idea Weight
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No problems
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3
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over Weight
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Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems.
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Weight to Height Ratio for Male
| Height |
Under Weight |
Ideal Weight |
Over Weight |
| 4.6 |
<28Kg |
28 - 35 Kg |
>35 Kg |
| 4.7 |
<30 Kg |
30 - 39 Kg |
>39 Kg |
| 4.8 |
<33 Kg |
33 - 40 Kg |
>40 Kg |
| 4.9 |
<35 Kg |
35 - 44 Kg |
>44 Kg |
| 4.10 |
<38 Kg |
38 - 46 Kg |
>46 Kg |
| 4.11 |
<40 Kg |
40 - 50 Kg |
>50 Kg |
| 5.0 |
<43 Kg |
43 - 53 Kg |
>53 Kg |
| 5.1 |
<45 Kg |
45 - 55 Kg |
>55 Kg |
| 5.2 |
<48 Kg |
48 - 59 Kg |
>59 Kg |
| 5.3 |
<50 Kg |
50 - 61 Kg |
>61 Kg |
| 5.4 |
<53 Kg |
53 - 65 Kg |
>65 Kg |
| 5.5 |
<55 Kg |
55 - 68 Kg |
>68 Kg |
| 5.6 |
<58 Kg |
58 - 70 Kg |
>70 Kg |
| 5.7 |
<60 Kg |
60 - 74 Kg |
>74 Kg |
| 5.8 |
<63 Kg |
63 - 76 Kg |
>76 Kg |
| 5.9 |
<65 Kg |
65 - 80 Kg |
>80 Kg |
| 5.10 |
<67 Kg |
67 - 83 Kg |
>83 Kg |
| 5.11 |
<70 Kg |
70 - 85 Kg |
>85 Kg |
| 6.0 |
<72 Kg |
72 - 89 Kg |
>89 Kg |
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