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No it is not really. Yes, it is a 'guide' or suggested weight to height ratio, but it doesn't take into account a numebr of factors.
It doesn't take account fo an individual's amount of fat vs muscle. One can weigh more than the person next to them, but still have a much lower body fat percentage. The person weighing more will have a higher BMI, but in actual fact, be at a better weight than the lighter person who has more fat (as we all know, muscle weighs more than fat).
Also, linked to the fat/muscle ratio, you may be the correct weight for your hright, but have a lot of fat and still look out of shape. A healthy body is a muscular one (not butch, but lean muslce) with a low body fat percentage.
So yes, try get to your ideal BMI, but don't sit back and think you have achieved perfection at that level. You can still work on elminating fat and increasing msucle for a healthier and better looking body.
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Is healthy weight calculator accurate?
The healthy weight calculator is accurate. It calculates your BMI (body mass index) your ideal weight based on your height. It is used for both females and males.
Why does using a measure of body weight not tell us everything about how healthy person might be?
They could have their ideal body weight and yet be totally diseased.
When using a measure of body weight why does it not tell us everything about healthy a person might be?
They could have their ideal body weight and yet be totally diseased.
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.
What does ideal body weight mean?
Ideal body weight is the body weight in which an individual is expected to perform best at. This is also what is considered to be the most healthy.
I am 24 year boy what should be my perfect weight if i had i height of 178 cms?
Ideal weight varies with body type, and less with age. You can find out your body mass index (BMI) at the link below. That is a far more accurate measure of healthy weight than height/weight comparisons. http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmi-m.htm
What does ideal weight mean?
There is no 'ideal' weight for a human being because weight is related to height and body composition. What counts more than your body weight, is your body fat percentage.
Is there such thing as an ideal body weight?
Yes. Try wii fit. If its in the yellow block you have an ideal body weight( It also means healthy weight)
What should ideal body weight be based on?
Ideal body weight should be based upon height, muscle and bone density.
What is the ideal weight for a 20-year-old male?
Body weight is a misleading measure. There is no ideal weight for a 20-year-old male. Weight is related to height and body composition rather an age. What counts more than your body weight is your body fat percentage. To learn more about body fat percentage, see the page link, further down this page, listed under Related Questions
