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I need a weight chart, somewhere!

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
I have searched high and low, but i cannot find a weight chart, the ideal/average/over ones.

Does anyone know of one on the net?

Thanks,
Jamie.

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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I haven't managed to get hold of a growth chart but while I search through my notes, this may help:
    [BMI = body mass index. I'm sure Alistair will tell you all about it if you ask nicely]
    BMI is worked out by the formula:
    weight (in kilograms)
    height x height (in metres)

    The BMI can be compared with the following ranges:
    Below 20 Underweight
    20-25 Acceptable
    25-30 Overweight
    30-40 Obese
    Over 40 Very obese
    www.CDC.gov
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    OK found one. It's American so I apologise if they over estimate what is acceptable but:
    http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/major/nhanes/growthcharts/clinical_charts.htm

    Scroll down and choose the one you want.
    You'll need Acrobat Reader to view it.

    [Edited to correct URL]

    [ 08-01-2002: Message edited by: Kentish ]
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    From our body image special:

    Being overweight

    In simple terms, 'overweight' means you're too heavy for your height. The term obese is used for someone who is very overweight, and 'grossly/morbidly obese' means they are even heavier.

    The body mass index (BMI) is a simple formula that takes into account your weight and your height. If you are a healthy weight, your BMI should be between 20 and 25. Any more than this, and you are likely to be overweight. If your BMI is over 30, you should seriously think about changing your diet and increasing the amount you exercise, but see a doctor first.

    More here:http://www.thesite.org/magazine/specials_body_image/weight_and_dieting/obesity.html

    Whole body image special here: http://www.thesite.org/magazine/specials_body_image/
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Well in my opinion Kentish was bang on with the BMI thing... That's my favourite method.
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