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Most developed Asian countries (such as Japan and Singapore) define healthy adult BMI to be between 18 and 22.9. For South East Asian body types, a BMI of around 23 is the maximum threshold for healthy weight. The maximum healthy BMI for Polynesians is 25.
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What does a bmi if 18.5 mean?
A BMI of 18.5 is on the low end of the healthy weight range.
If you are 11 and your BMI is 18.8 is that bad?
No, don't worry! That's in the healthy BMI range.
You weigh 105 lbs and am 5 feet tall What should your BMI be in order to be healthy?
The general healthy weight range for BMI is 18.5-24.9.
Why is the healthy BMI range different for each age group?
Healthy BMI range is same for age group above 20 including both males and females. But, in childrens BMI is age and sex specific which is calculated by using percentile because of difference in amount of fats in different sex and age.
What is body mass index (BMI)?
A healthy Body Mass Index is determined by a person's height and weight. A BMI of 30 is considered to be Obese I. A normal BMI is in the range of 18.5 to 25.
14 year old boy with a BMI of 23.5?
A 14 year old boy with a BMI of 23.5 would be considered to be in the healthy weight range.
Is 12 stone overweight for a person who is 5'10?
No, of course not. If you check your BMI it will state you are in the healthy range.
What is a healthy bmi for a 20 year old female 1.76m 65kg?
65 KG for a 1.76m male/female is completely healthy and falls at a BMI of 20.9. Healthy weight range for this height: 57.3kg - 77.7kg for both males and females.
Is the 69th percentile good on a bmi calculator?
Yes the 69th percentile result is considered in the healthy range.
What is the BMI for a 140 pound person who is 65 inches tall?
to measure your bmi you also need to know your weight as bmi is your body fat based on height and weight. go to this site to mease your bmi http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmi-m.htm
Is a bmi of 25 to 30 percent healthy?
A BMI of 25-30 would be considered to be in the overweight range, and therefore would carry a higher health risk. Some people can still have a BMI in the overweight range and be perfectly healthy, though. It depends on your build and the amount of muscle mass you have. Talk to your doctor if you're concerned!
How does a height weight scale work?
A height weight scale bases your height and weight in order to get your bmi. your bmi tells your doctor if you are in the healthy weight range or if you need to lose
