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The ideal BMI for someone your height and age would be about 18.5-24.9, on average.

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Q: What is the ideal body mass index for an 18 year-old who is 5'3?
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Ideal body mass index per height?

The ideal body mass index (BMI) for adults is between 18.5 & 24.9 To figure out what this means for you, try using a BMI calculator or table such as the one below. http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm


What is the ideal weight for a 35 year old woman with a normal body mass index?

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What weight is morbid obesity?

People are considered morbid obese when their BMI (body mass index) is over 40. Also when their 140 percent of their ideal body weight.


Does an individuals bmi involve their height and weight?

Yes, a body mass index involves your height and weight. There is an ideal body weight depending on your height, and you can measure it through a formula.


How much should a 5''7' female weigh?

From 118 to 159 lbs., according to the BMI (body mass index) calculator for ideal weight.


Your height is 178cm what should be your weight?

Body mass index BMI = 22.1 kg/m2 (normal weight).Body surface area BSA = 1.87 m2.Your ideal weight is 72 kg.Body Mass Index - BMI indicates which part of your body consists of fat.You should keep it between 18.5 and 25.


What is the ideal weight for an eighteen year old female with a Body Mass Index of thirty nine and a weight of 279?

Ideal weight for a 19-year old female is 105-115


How does one calculate body mass index what does does it means?

BMI is a measure that is calculated by dividing body mass by the square of the height. The body mass index is easier to calculate by using a BMI calculator


Is 115 pounds to small if you are 5 foot 6?

Those figures give you a Body Mass Index of 18.6 . A "BMI" between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered "ideal".