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
S. No Type of Weight Effects
1 under weight Anemia, osteoporosis, decreased immune function, fertility issues, irregular menstrual cycles(females),growth and development issues
2 Idea Weight No problems
3 over Weight Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems.

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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