Find out the ideal body weight

 The ideal body weight is a complex topic that requires consideration of many factors. It is important to understand the concept of ideal body weight in order to maintain good health and well-being. Knowing what your target should be can help you make informed decisions about your diet, exercise routine, and overall lifestyle choices.

First, it's important to note that there isn't one single number or range for everyone when it comes to their ideal body weight; Instead this will vary depending on an individual's height, gender and age. Generally speaking though the standard measure used by healthcare professionals is Body Mass Index (BMI). This calculation takes into account both height and weight information which helps determine if someone falls within a healthy range based on their size alone without having any additional knowledge about them such as activity level or muscle mass etcetera. A BMI between 18-25 indicates optimal health while anything outside this could mean being underweight or overweight respectively according to Harvard Health Publishing.

The ideal weight varies according to the person’s height, gender, fat and muscle composition, and body shape. The ideal weight for a woman differs from the ideal weight for a child, for example. It should be noted that the healthy weight of the body can be known depending on several methods, and the following clarification.

ideal weight formulas

There are several different equations for calculating the ideal weight, and these equations specify one weight for a person, so specialists prefer to specify a range of healthy weights that are suitable for each person, as there is no one ideal weight that is suitable for all ages and races, and here is an example of the equations used to calculate the approximate ideal weight:

• The ideal weight formula for men: ideal weight in kilograms = 48 + 1.1 x (height in centimeters − 150 centimeters).
• The formula for the ideal weight for women: ideal weight in kilograms = 45 + 0.9 x (height in centimeters − 150 centimeters).

BMI

Some may ask what is the ideal body mass? Body mass index is a common tool to give an idea of weight status, and it depends on calculating a person's weight relative to his height, but it should be noted that this method does not depend on the amount of fat and muscle and their distribution in the body; For example, the index level could be high for athletes; This is due to the increase in muscle mass, not fat mass, and in this case this does not mean that they are overweight.

The index can also be low in the elderly and other people who have experienced muscle loss, not fat, and therefore it should not be relied upon solely as a sole measure of weight, and the BMI is calculated as follows:

Divide the weight by the square of the height according to the following equation:

BMI = weight (in kilograms) / height (in metres)

Compare the resulting value with the following ratings:

BMI	Weight rating
Less than 18.5	Thinness
18.5-24.9	perfect weight
25 to 29.9	overweight
over 30	Obesity

waistline

The method of measuring waist circumference is one of the methods used to determine how close it is to a healthy weight, because belly fat may be more dangerous, and puts the body at greater risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.

It is also worth noting that a man’s waist circumference should not exceed 101.6 centimeters, and that a woman’s waist circumference if she is not pregnant should not exceed 88.9 centimeters. The following points show the method of measuring waist circumference:

• Standing, wrap the measuring tape around your waist above your hip bones.
• Wrap the tape in a comfortable way without pressing it against the skin. Exhale before starting the measurement.

Waist-to-hip ratio

This method is based on measuring the circumference of the waist and hips; Therefore, it gives an idea of a healthy weight, as well as size. It should be noted that this method does not accurately measure the percentage of total body fat, nor does it measure the muscle-to-fat ratio. The following points show how to calculate the waist-to-hip ratio in centimeters:

• Waist circumference is measured at its narrowest part, usually above the navel.
•  Measure the circumference of the hip at its widest part.
•  Divide the waist circumference by the hip circumference.

Comparing the result with the following classifications, which differ between men and women, as these classifications show the extent of the risk of cardiovascular disease and other health problems:

Risk of health problems	WeThe ratio for menight rating	The ratio for women
Low	0.95 or less	0.80 or less
Moderate	0.96 to 1.0	0.81 to 0.85
High	1 or higher	0.86 or higher