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What is appropriate weight for a 22 year old girl
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3 months ago
Dear Naaz Fathema, Thank you for the question
WHO has given different BMI (Body mass index) classifications to categorise adults into different weight categories. BMI is a simple index of weight-for-height. It can be considered as a 2nd level indicator of overall health.
It can be calculated using a simple formula of BMI = Weight (kg) / Height (m²)
Following is the WHO BMI Classification for Asians
18.5 to 23 - Normal
Less than 18.5 - Underweight
23 to 27.5 - Overweight
Above 27.5 - Obese
As per WHO BMI (Body Mass Index) classification, a person weighing less than 18.5 kg/m2 is considered underweight.
Ideal body weight for an individual can be calculated using the Broca Index (BI) which is: Ideal Standard Weight (kg) = Ht (cm) – 100
Please note it is recommended that the target body weight must be maintained within the normal BMI & ideal body weight range.
Hope we have answered your query.
Wishing you a great day ahead.
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