It is known that in the USSR, a healthy weight for a woman was calculated using the simplest formula, growth minus one hundred. According to her, Baba Klava from the bench at the entrance was declared a woman with perfect figure. Later, nutritionists slightly changed the formula - "growth minus one hundred and ten", and for ballerinas the formula "growth minus one hundred and twenty" has always worked. If such generalized data does not suit you, read on - we have collected the most interesting, relevant and reflective formulas.

Ideal Weight Calculator

Classification of body types according to Solovyov:

1. Asthenic type: less than 18 cm in men, less than 15 cm in women.
2. Normosthenic type: 18-20 cm in men, 15-17 in women.
3. Hypersthenic type: more than 20 cm in men, more than 17 cm in women.

Cooper formula

Ideal weight for a woman (kg): (height (cm) x 3.5: 2.54 - 108) x 0.453.
Ideal weight for a man (kg): (height (cm) x 4.0: 2.54 - 128) x 0.453.

Lorentz formula

Ideal weight = (height (cm) - 100) - (height (cm) - 150) / 2

For our heroine ideal weight will be equal to 25 kg. State?

Kyutla Formula (Body Mass Index)

The Body Mass Index is designed to measure overweight and obesity. BMI is familiar to many.

BMI = weight (kg) : (height (m))2

BMI below 19 - underweight.

• At the age of 19-24 - BMI should be in the range from 19 to 24;
• at the age of 25-34 - BMI should be from 19 to 25;
• at the age of 35-44 - BMI should be from 19 to 26;
• at the age of 45-54 - BMI should be from 19 to 27;
• at the age of 55-64 - BMI should be from 19 to 28;
• over the age of 65 - BMI should be from 19 to 29.

Calculation example:

weight - 50 kg.

height - 1.59 m

BMI \u003d 50 / (1.59 * 1.59) \u003d 19.77 (normal BMI)

Fixed weight-height coefficient

The calculation is based on a fixed coefficient (weight in grams divided by height in centimeters). The table below is for women aged 15 to 50.

Ideal weight formula: (height in cm*coefficient)/1000

Brock's formula

It was this formula, proposed by the French physician Brock more than a hundred years ago, that was used in vulgar calculations. Brock's formula takes into account the physique: asthenic (thin), normosthenic (normal) and hypersthenic (stocky).

Ideal weight formula:

• up to 40 years: height -110
• after 40 years: growth - 100

Asthenics subtract 10%, and hypersthenics add 10%.

So our calculations are:

age - 24 years

height - 159 cm

physique - hypersthenic.

Ideal weight = 53.9 kg.

Brock-Brugsch formula

This is Brock's modified formula for people with non-standard height: less than 155 cm and more than 170 cm.

• Less than 165 cm: ideal weight = height - 100
• 165-175 cm: ideal weight = height - 105
• Over 175 cm: ideal weight = height - 110.

Egorov-Levitsky table

Attention: the table indicates the maximum weight for this height!

Maximum allowable body weight

Height, cm	20–29 years old		30–39 years old		40–49 years old		50–59 years old		60–69 years old
	husband.	female	husband.	female	husband.	female	husband.	female	husband.	female
148	50,8	48,4	55	52,3	56,6	54,7	56	53,2	53,9	52,2
150	51,3	48,9	56,7	53,9	58,1	56,5	58	55,7	57,3	54,8
152	51,3	51	58,7	55	61,5	59,5	61,1	57,6	60,3	55,9
154	55,3	53	61,6	59,1	64,5	62,4	63,8	60,2	61,9	59
156	58,5	55,8	64,4	61,5	67,3	66	65,8	62,4	63,7	60,9
158	61,2	58,1	67,3	64,1	70,4	67,9	68	64,5	67	62,4
160	62,9	59,8	69,2	65,8	72,3	69,9	69,7	65,8	68,2	64,6
162	64,6	61,6	71	68,5	74,4	72,7	72,7	68,7	69,1	66,5
164	67,3	63,6	73,9	70,8	77,2	74	75,6	72	72,2	70
166	68,8	65,2	74,5	71,8	78	76,5	76,3	73,8	74,3	71,3
168	70,8	68,5	76,3	73,7	79,6	78,2	77,9	74,8	76	73,3
170	72,7	69,2	77,7	75,8	81	79,8	79,6	76,8	76,9	75
172	74,1	72,8	79,3	77	82,8	81,7	81,1	77,7	78,3	76,3
174	77,5	74,3	80,8	79	84,4	83,7	83	79,4	79,3	78
176	80,8	76,8	83,3	79,9	86	84,6	84,1	80,5	81,9	79,1
178	83	78,2	85,6	82,4	88	86,1	86,5	82,4	82,8	80,9
180	85,1	80,9	88	83,9	89,9	88,1	87,5	84,1	84,4	81,6
182	87,2	83,3	90,6	87,7	91,4	89,3	89,5	86,5	85,4	82,9
184	89,1	85,5	92	89,4	92,9	90,9	91,6	87,4	88	85,9
186	93,1	89,2	95	91	96,6	92,9	92,8	89,6	89	87,3
188	95,8	91,8	97	94,4	98	95,8	95	91,5	91,5	88,8
190	97,1	92,3	99,5	95,6	100,7	97,4	99,4	95,6	94,8	92,9

Our exemplary woman with her weight of 50 kg with a height of 159 cm and an age of 24 years is far from the maximum. And this is good.

Many consider this table to be the most complete and balanced approach to determining the presence of overweight.

Borngardt index (1886)

It also uses chest circumference data.

Ideal weight = height * bust / 240

Robinson Formula (1983)

There is an opinion that for men it is incorrect.

For women (height in inches):

49 + 1.7 * (height - 60)

For men (height in inches):

52 + 1.9 * (height - 60)

Miller Formula (1983)

For women (height in inches):

Ideal weight = 53.1 + 1.36 * (height - 60)

For men (height in inches):

Ideal weight \u003d 56.2 + 1.41 * (height - 60)

Monnerot-Dumain formula

This formula takes into account body type, bone volume, muscle mass.

Ideal weight = height - 100 + (4 * wrist)) / 2

Kref formula

This formula takes into account age and body type.

Ideal weight \u003d (height - 100 + (age / 10)) * 0.9 * coefficient

Odds:

• Wrist less than 15 cm - coefficient 0.9
• Wrist 15-17 cm - factor 1
• Wrist more than 17 cm - coefficient 1.1.

Mohammed Formula (2010)

Ideal weight = height * height * 0.00225

According to him, the ideal weight of our heroine should be 56.88 (which is too much).

Nagler formula

A little too general, Nagler's formula does not take into account your age and current weight at all - only height and gender.

For women (note: height in inches!):

Ideal weight = 45.3 + 2.27 * (height - 60)

For men (note: height in inches!):

Humvee Formula (1964)

Online weight calculators on the Internet usually use it:

Formula for women (height in inches):

Ideal weight = 45.5 +2.2 * (height - 60)

Formula for men (height in inches):

Ideal weight = 48 + 2.7 * (height - 60)

Devin Formula (1974)

Dr. Devin invented it to correctly calculate drug doses. She entered the mass consciousness as an ideal weight calculator later and enjoyed great success. True, there are also disadvantages: for women of small stature, the weight is usually offered very little.

For women (height in inches):

Ideal weight = 45.5 + 2.3 * (height - 60)

For men (height in inches):

Ideal weight = 50 + 2.3 * (height - 60)

Normal human weight is a concept that cannot be exact. His criteria include not only weight and height, but also the physique and even the age of a person. Many men and women experience problems with being overweight or underweight. In this article I would like to tell you how to calculate your weight and what, in general, is the norm.

Calculation of weight by height and age

There are many ways to help calculate weight by height and age. But it should be remembered that such schemes may not be entirely perfect, since other factors that are often not taken into account can also affect the weight ratio.

Method 1

Since ancient times, many people have trusted Brock's method.

A person's height is taken in centimeters, then 100 is subtracted from this.

But after some time, the indicators of this method are slightly changed. This formula is best used to calculate weight by height for females aged 40 to 50 years. How does it change

Women under 30 need to have a body weight 10% less than this result.

Method 2

To calculate weight by height and age, it is considered more accurate Quetelet method. This formula calculates the ratio of fat and bone and muscle tissue as a percentage. It allows you to identify whether a person is overweight, or maybe underweight. Typically, this calculation method is used for people from 20 to 60 years old.

For men, 10-15% of body fat is considered normal, for women, only 12%.

How is it calculated: body weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.

Shouldn't be used This calculation method is for pregnant women, lactating women, adolescents and people involved in sports.

Method 3

There is a formula that helps to identify the distribution of fat by measuring the waist and buttocks.

Calculated as follows: buttocks should be divided by the waist.

Norm:

• for men - 0.80;
• for women - 0.60-0.80.

Method 4

In order to determine your type of body composition, you need to measure the circumference of the wrist of the right hand, but if the worker is left hand, then you need to measure it. In the normostatic type, it is equal to 17-18.5 cm, in the wide-boned type - more than 18.5, and in the thin-boned type - less than 17 cm.

Weight by height and age

Of course, age has a strong influence on body weight. It has been scientifically proven that over the years, body weight in men and women gradually increases with age. At the same time, it may not be extra pounds, but a natural physical process. But height also affects the weight of people.

Weight, height, age - table for men

Each person has their own body type. In total there are 3 of them: thin-boned, normo-boned and wide-boned. Each type of body composition has its own characteristic features.

Features that distinguish one type from another:

This table shows the weight for men, which is considered the norm, taking into account its body type and height:

thin-boned addition	Normosseous addition	Broad-boned addition
155 cm - 49 kg	155 cm - 56 kg	155 cm - 62 kg
160 cm - 53.5 kg	160 cm - 60 kg	160 cm - 66 kg
165 cm - 57 kg	165 cm - 63.5 kg	165 cm - 69.5 kg
170 cm - 60.5 kg	170 cm - 68 kg	170 cm - 74 kg
175 cm - 65 kg	175 cm - 72 kg	175 cm - 78 kg
180 cm - 69 kg	180 cm - 75 kg	180 cm - 81 kg
185 cm - 73.5 kg	185 cm - 79 kg	185 cm - 85 kg

It should be noted that with thin-boned addition, sometimes subtract 3-5% from the weight indicated in the table. With broad-boned 1-1,5%.

Weight, height, age - table for women

You can follow this table average weight for a woman, taking into account her height:

Height, cm	Normal weight, kg
148	46,3
149	47
150	47,4
151	48
152	48,4
153	48,9
154	49,6
155	50
156	50,7
157	51
158	51,8
159	52
160	52,6
161	53,4
162	54
163	54,5
164	55,3
165	55,8
166	56,6
167	57,6
168	58,2
169	59
170	59,5
171	60
172	61
173	62
174	62,5
175	63,4
176	64
177	64,5
178	65,2
179	65,9
180	66,8
181	67,4
182	68,5
183	68,8
184	69,5
185	70

Weight, height, age - table

In these tables you can see normal weight bodies in women and men, depending on their age and height.

The first table will tell you how much weight men and women aged 20 to 29 should have:

Height in cm	Floor
	male weight in kg	female weight in kg
150	52	48,9
152	53,5	51
154	55,3	53
156	58,5	56
158	61	58
160	63	59,8
162	64,6	61,6
164	67,3	63,6
166	68,8	65
168	71	68
170	72,7	69,2
172	74,1	72,8
174	77,5	74,3
176	81	77
178	83	78,2
180	85,1	80,8

The second table will tell you about the normal weight for the stronger and weaker sex aged 30 to 39 years:

Height in cm	Floor
	male weight in kg	female weight in kg
150	57	54
152	59	55
154	61,5	60
156	64,5	61,5
158	67,3	64,1
160	70	65,8
162	71	68,5
164	74	70,8
166	74,5	71,8
168	76,2	73,7
170	77,7	75,8
172	79,3	77
174	81	79
176	83,3	80
178	87	82,5
180	88	84

In the third table, you can see the normal weight of people from 40 to 49 years old:

Height in cm	Floor
	male weight in kg	female weight in kg
150	58,1	58,5
152	61,5	59,5
154	64,5	62,4
156	67,3	66
158	70,4	67,9
160	72,3	69,9
162	74,4	72,2
164	77,2	74
166	78	76,6
168	79,6	78,2
170	81	79,8
172	82,8	81,7
174	84,4	83,7
176	86	84,6
178	88	86,1
180	89,9	88,1

The fourth table will tell us about the normal weight between the ages of 50 and 60:

Height in cm	Floor
	male weight in kg	female weight in kg
150	58	55,7
152	61	57,6
154	63,8	60,2
156	65,8	62,4
158	68	64,5
160	69,7	65,8
162	72,7	68,7
164	75,6	72
166	76,3	73,8
168	79,5	74,8
170	79,9	76,8
172	81,1	77,7
174	82,5	79,4
176	84,1	80,5
178	86,5	82,4
180	87,5	84,1

And finally, in the fifth table we will talk about the normal weight of men and women in old age, that is, from 60 to 70 years:

Height in cm	Floor
	male weight in kg	female weight in kg
150	57,3	54,8
152	60,3	55,9
154	61,9	59
156	63,7	60,9
158	67	62,4
160	68,2	64,6
162	69,1	66,5
164	72,2	70,7
166	74,3	71,4
168	76	73,7
170	76,9	75
172	78,3	76,3
174	79,3	78
176	81,9	79,1
178	82,8	80,9
180	84,4	81,6

It is known that in old age motor activity decreases significantly and metabolism in the body decreases. But some of the habits of older people on proper nutrition and an active lifestyle remain unchanged even after many years. Therefore, despite the decrease in muscle tissue, many people do not stop gaining weight over the years.

Outcome

Summing up the above formulas for calculating weight and tables that indicate weight norms for men and women, we can conclude that a person's weight is directly related to many other criteria.

These criteria are:

• the person's age;
• growth;
• body type.

Also an important factor is heredity. If a person has a predisposition to be overweight at the genetic level, then it will be much more difficult to get rid of extra pounds.

In conclusion, I would like to say that knowing whether your weight corresponds to normal body weight helps to eliminate a lot of problems, and sometimes to identify the presence of a disease.

Controlling your weight is the prevention of many serious diseases. Hypertension and diabetes usually accompanied by obesity. At the same time, both oncological diseases and diseases of the alimentary tract can lead to dramatic weight loss.

In order to maintain a normal body weight, you must:

• proper and healthy nutrition;
• you need to have breakfast every day, as this helps to avoid snacking at a later time;
• maintaining an active lifestyle;
• regular weighing of body weight;
• consultations with a specialist if there is excessive or, on the contrary, insufficient weight;
• To maintain a normal weight, a man needs 2,500 calories per day, and a woman 2,000.

Watch your weight and nutrition, be healthy!

What does the ideal weight of a woman mean, what indicators are considered optimal for the stronger sex? In general, these values ​​are a combination of a number of factors: gender, height, body volume, psychological state, tendency to be overweight, and others. They are taken into account using methods for calculating indicators that are close to ideal. When using them, it is worth remembering that the average results are given. AT real life focus not on numbers, but on a sense of comfort and inner harmony.

• growth, age;
• the ratio of mass, body volume;
• Brock's method, Quetelet;
• formulas of Nagler, John McCallum, Devin.

Body mass index (BMI)

BMI is an indicator that determines how proportional the ratio of weight and height of a person is. Doctors often calculate the optimal method of therapy for dystrophy and obesity. The index is useful to know for those who want to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the state of health and calculate the number of missing or excess kilograms. This indicator is considered simple: it is necessary to divide a person’s weight (in kg) by his height (in meters), squared.

The following BMI values ​​are distinguished: less than 15 - acute weight loss; from 15 to 18.5 - underweight; from 18.5 to 24 - normal weight; from 25 to 29 - overweight; from 30 - 40 - obesity; more than 40 - severe obesity.

People with a high BMI (more than 35) find it difficult to move around, overcome distances on foot, and climb stairs. Excess fat causes serious diseases:

• hypertension, migraine;
• atherosclerosis, varicose veins;
• diseases of the joints, heart;
• diabetes mellitus, skin lesions.

It is worth getting rid of excess weight by developing a set of measures, including diet, physical activity, sleep, rest, normalization of the psychological state.

Going in for sports, balancing the diet is also recommended in cases where the BMI is normal, and the figure looks haggard, middle-aged, the skin becomes sagging, flabby. Correct the situation with special diets, moderate sports activities aimed at gaining lean muscle mass.

Optimal indicators for growth, age

How to understand, taking into account age, height, that you have extra pounds? It is recommended to use the calculation developed by WHO. You can calculate the ideal body weight for the fairer sex as follows:

• height (centimeters) multiplied by 3, subtract 450, add age (years);
• multiply the resulting figure by 0.25, add 40;
• a comparison table will help you check the result.

Define excess weight men will help another method of calculation:

• height in centimeters is multiplied by 3, subtract 450, age is added;
• the result obtained is multiplied by a factor of 0.25, 45 is added;
• check the data in the table.

Brock's method

Calculate excess weight will help the technology developed by the French surgeon anthropologist Paul Brock. Based on the height of a person. Up to 165 cm, subtract 100, 166-175 cm, subtract 105, with indicators more than 170 cm - 110. The creator of the formula suggests adjusting the determined number, taking into account the physique:

• Normosthenic (normal) - the figure is proportionately folded, the height is average, the legs are slender, the waist is thin. The muscles are well developed, the fat layer is the minimum necessary for good health.
• Asthenic (small) - the body is elongated, the transverse parameters are less than the longitudinal ones. The chest is narrow, flat, the neck, the limbs are thin, long, the face of the types is thin, the nose is thin. The muscles of asthenic people are poorly developed, the tendency to be overweight is minimal. Obesity occurs when serious illnesses: after surgery, trauma, metabolic disorders, hormonal disruptions.
• Hypersthenic (large) - the transverse parameters of the body are greater than the longitudinal ones, the bones, the skeleton are wide, heavy, the legs are short and dense. A person's height is usually less than average, the tendency to be overweight is high.

Thin-boned asthenics with transverse dimensions are much smaller than longitudinal ones; it is necessary to subtract 10% from the resulting figure. Hypersthenics with short legs, wide hips, chest should add 10% to the resulting indicator. Normasthenics with a proportional body do not need to change the final value, the main one is to consider the final figure.

Brock's technique, the nuances of calculations

Using the method, the parameter of the calculated ideal weight is corrected for age. Nutritionists, naturopaths experts consider the figures to be true for the fairer sex 40-50 years old. Girls from 20 to 30 years old should reduce the numbers by 10-12%, ladies 50+ add 5-7%.

It makes no sense to find out your excess weight by Brock's method for teenagers under 18, pregnant, lactating women. It is irrelevant for athletes, bodybuilders, those whose training is aimed at actively building muscle mass. For them, there are other ways to calculate the ratio of adipose tissue, muscles, which will help determine thinness, obesity.

Quetelet index

Extra pounds will help determine the formula for calculating Quetelet. The results obtained show the degree of obesity, thinness of women, men aged 20-65 years. The results of calculations are distorted during pregnancy, feeding, adolescence up to 18, in adults aged 46+, athletes.

To determine normal weight, BMI is calculated: mass (kilograms) is divided by height squared (square meters). Example:

• I have weight 67, height 170;
• it turns out: 67: (1.7 x 1.7) = 23.18

The results are compared with the table data:

Quetelet formula, taking into account age, physique

Norms are calculated according to a formula that takes into account physique and age. When calculating, the mass (grams) is divided by height (centimeters), the data obtained are compared according to the table.

The Quetelet index indicates the amount of fat in the body, but does not allow you to know how the layer is distributed over different parts of the body. The formula described below will help to check the figure for ideality.

Dependence of mass on body volumes

How to find out by the volume of the figure that it's time to go on a diet? If different methods have been tried, but appearance repels, a calculation option that takes into account volumes will help to check overweight:

• measure the waist circumference at the level of the navel, cm;
• determine the volume of the buttocks, cm;
• the first indicator is divided by the second, the result is compared with the data corresponding to the norm.

How much should it be? The coefficient is as follows: women - 0.65-0.85, men - 0.85-1.

John McCallum Method

John McCallum's formula is considered accurate, based on measuring the circumferences of various parts of the body. The results obtained are average, suitable for people different ages, complexion, according to them you will definitely understand whether the figure is proportional or not.

How is it determined whether there is overweight according to McCallum? A theoretical scientist suggested focusing on the circumference of the wrist (cm). First we measure, the result is multiplied by 6.5. Ideally, the figure will correspond to the girth of the chest. Further, taking the obtained data as a basis, we calculate the percentage ratio of the parameters of the wrist to the rest of the body:

• 70% - waist circumference;
• 85% - hip circumference;
• 37% - neck girth;
• 53% - thigh circumference;
• 29% - forearm girth;
• 36% - bicep circumference;
• 34% - calf girth.

The formula for calculating with a tendency to completeness

With an innate tendency to be overweight, there is a separate technique that determines the parameters of the figure. Detailed description found in the book Low Metabolism Diet by Barbara Edelstein.

The calculations are carried out in stages. First, we determine what weight could be with a normal metabolism. Example: the optimal weight is 50 kilograms, we add 1 kilogram to it for each centimeter of growth over 150. To the resulting figure we add ½ kilogram for each year, starting from 25. In general, no more than 7 kilograms are added.

Let's correct the data:

• add 4.5-7 kilograms;
• then we add 4-7 kilograms (if the mass is more than 90);
• plus 2-3 kilograms (if body weight is more than 100 kg).

Example: the height of a 48-year-old lady is 155, weight is 95. We get: 45 + 1 x (155 - 150) + 7 + 7 + 7 = 71 kilograms.

The resulting figure is a reference indicator for a particular case. Losing weight up to 60-62 kilograms will cause health problems. If in the future the lady wants to get better, she will quickly return to her original positions. Moreover, it will become fuller, while the appetite will be uncontrollable, which threatens with obesity.

How not to make mistakes in calculations

Using the formula you like, take into account that the parameters of the figure change depending on the time of day, day of the week, month. This is normal, because each organism is subject to individual physiological fluctuations. Body weight fluctuates due to nutrition, rest, sleep, climate, well-being, various factors. Accurate data are obtained by weighing no more than 1 time per week.

The female body is a thin structure, where the mass fluctuates depending on the critical days, the amount of water drunk. If in the morning the weight was 61 kilograms, and by the evening it became 62 - do not panic, urgently lose weight, connect a diet. Such fullness is a temporary phenomenon that does not deserve close attention.

Overweight bodybuilders, athletes - a common thing. Their training in most cases is aimed at building a relief muscular figure. The muscles of people involved in sports weigh twice as much as body fat. This is a normal, natural phenomenon.

BMI, is it worth blindly believing the results?

Body mass index - a relative value, based on statistics that take into account the characteristics of the physique of people different countries. In most cases, BMI is higher than normal, for example, if a person’s bones are wide, heavy, the figure is muscular, dense. This is normal, once again proves that you do not need to immediately go on a diet, exhaust the body with workouts.

According to WHO data, more than half of the population in Russia suffers from stage I obesity. If we compare the US data, it turns out that Americans are much more likely than Russians to overeat and become obese.

1. Nutritionists, naturopathic doctors believe that a person should monitor their own weight and well-being. This mobilizes the body, increases the desire to lead healthy lifestyle life, adhere to the rules of nutrition, play sports.
2. Psychologists oppose BMI calculations, deeply convinced that online calculators are to blame for the growing number of users who are dissatisfied with the figure.

Whatever calculation formula you choose, focus on general well-being, listen to the sensations inside the body. A sharp decrease in weight is fraught with serious consequences, especially in chronic diseases. If it is difficult for you to determine how severe obesity is, you should resort to the help of a nutritionist.

The results of BMI calculations are not suitable for assessing the weight of professional athletes, pregnant women, as well as people suffering from edema and other disorders that lead to an incorrect assessment of the original data.

Weight ranges in this calculator are calculated taking into account height, according to the methodology of the World Health Organization (WHO).

The very method of estimating weight by BMI is intended for the primary detection of underweight or excess weight. Obtaining an estimate different from the norm is the reason for contacting a nutritionist and endocrinologist in order to conduct an individual weight assessment and make recommendations for its correction, if necessary.

The range of ideal weight (norm) shows at what weight the probability of occurrence and recurrence of diseases associated with overweight or underweight is minimal. In addition, as practice shows, a person with normal weight looks not only healthy, but also the most attractive. If you adjust your weight, it is highly recommended not to go beyond the norm, in order to avoid health problems.

About weight categories

underweight usually an indication for increased nutrition; consultation with a dietitian or endocrinologist is also recommended. This category includes people who are malnourished or have a disease that leads to weight loss.
Underweight is also typical of professional models, gymnasts, ballerinas or girls who are overly fond of weight loss without the control of a nutritionist. Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to health problems. Therefore, weight correction in this range should be accompanied by regular medical supervision.

Norm shows the weight at which a person has the maximum chance of staying healthy as long as possible, and, as a result, beautiful. Normal weight is not a guarantee of good health, but it significantly reduces the risk of disorders and diseases caused by overweight or underweight. In addition, the owners of normal weight, as a rule, are in good health even after intense physical exertion.

Preobesity speaks of being overweight. A person in this category often has some signs associated with excess weight (shortness of breath, increased blood pressure, fatigue, fat folds, dissatisfaction with the figure) and has every chance of moving into the category of obesity. In this case, a slight weight correction to the norm, or to values ​​close to it, is recommended. It also does not hurt to consult a nutritionist.

Obesity- an indicator of chronic disease associated with excess body weight. Obesity invariably leads to problems with the cardiovascular system and significantly increases the risk of acquiring other diseases (diabetes, hypertension, etc.). Obesity is treated exclusively under the supervision of a nutritionist or endocrinologist, and only after the necessary tests have been carried out and its type has been determined. It is not recommended to engage in uncontrolled diets and serious physical exertion for obesity, as this can provoke additional problems.

Answers on questions

What is the ideal weight for me?

The calculator calculates a weight range that is ideal for you based on your height. From this range, you are free to choose any specific weight, depending on your preferences, beliefs and requirements for the figure. For example, adherents of a model figure tend to keep their weight on the lower border.

If your priority is health and longevity healthy life, then the ideal weight is calculated based on medical statistics. In this case, the optimal weight is calculated based on a BMI of 23.

Can you trust the resulting estimate?

Yes. Adult weight estimates are based on the results of authoritative research by the World Health Organization (WHO). Weight assessment from birth to 18 years is made on a separate basis. special technique also developed by WHO.

Why is gender not taken into account?

The BMI of adults is assessed in the same way for both men and women - this is justified by the results of statistical studies. At the same time, for weight assessment, gender and age are of fundamental importance.

Some other weight calculator gives a different result. What to believe?

There are a huge number of calculators designed to give an estimate of weight based on height and gender. But their formulas, as a rule, were developed in the last century by individuals or groups based on criteria that are unknown to you or do not suit you (for example, formulas for evaluating athletes).

The WHO recommendations used in this calculator are developed for ordinary modern people, taking into account the conditions of modern life, advances in medicine and based on recent observations of the population of all continents of the planet. Therefore, we trust only this technique.

I think the result should be different.

Evaluation is based solely on the height and weight you provide (and age and gender for children). In case of unexpected results, please double-check all entered data. Also, make sure that you do not belong to any of those whose weight cannot be assessed through the body mass index.

My result is underweight, but I want to lose more weight

There is nothing unusual in this, many professional models, dancers, ballerinas do just that. However, in this case, it is recommended to lose weight only under the supervision of a nutritionist and endocrinologist, so as not to harm your health. if it means something to you.

Please note that the body of most people is not able to fully function in a state of deficiency of body weight. And only a few, due to the peculiarities of genetics (or disease, ecology, lifestyle) can live comfortably with a lack of body weight: without health risks and without experiencing malaise, dizziness and constant hunger.

My result is normal, but I consider myself fat (or thin)

If you have concerns about your figure, then we recommend that you go in for fitness, having previously consulted a good nutritionist.

Please note that some elements of the figure are almost impossible to correct only with the help of fitness, exercise, diet, or a combination of both. Your goals should be analyzed by an experienced doctor in order to assess their reality, consequences and prescribe only the right procedures.

My result is pre-obesity (or obesity), but I do not agree with this

If you are an athlete (or amateur weightlifter) with increased muscle mass, then BMI weight assessment is simply not intended for you (this is mentioned in). In any case, for an accurate individual weight assessment, contact a nutritionist - only in this case you will receive an authoritative result with a doctor's seal.

Why am I considered too thin or fat even though my weight is normal?

Pay attention to the personality and weight of those people who bother you. As a rule, they judge exclusively by themselves: subjectively. Fat people always consider thin people to be skinny, and thin people consider fat people to be fat, moreover, both of them can have a healthy weight. Take into account social factors: try to exclude, stop or ignore those judgments in your address that are based on ignorance, envy or personal hostility. Only an objective assessment of BMI is worthy of trust, which clearly indicates the norm, excess or deficiency of mass; and trust your worries about the figure only to supportive people of your weight category, and preferably an experienced dietitian.

How to calculate body mass index (BMI)?

It is necessary to divide the weight indicated in kilograms by the square of the height indicated in meters. For example, when growing 178 cm and weight 69 kg calculation will be as follows:
BMI = 69 / (1.78 * 1.78) = 21.78

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BMI (body mass index) calculator: calculate for men and women

You can calculate the body mass index using the formula BMI \u003d weight / height ^ 2, the calculation is simplified using online calculator BMI. Body mass index is calculated as a ratio of height and weight, for men and women, these figures will be different. Depending on the BMI score, you can find out what recommendations to follow if you are overweight, and, conversely, if you are underweight.

Body mass index calculator

The BMI calculator calculates correctly, only for adults (over 18).

Instructions for determining BMI

The BMI calculator has mandatory fields to fill in, where you should specify:

• weight (in kilograms);
• height (in centimeters);
• press the button to calculate the indicators.

The resulting indicator (index) of the ratio of height and weight should be compared with the BMI table.

1. Underweight. The owners of underweight can become for several reasons - an innate constitution (thin physique), malnutrition (unbalanced diet), hormonal disorders, too fast metabolism, and hyperglycemia - the body's ability to absorb glucose at a high speed. Hormonal disorders should be corrected by an endocrinologist. The remaining violations require self-correction of dietary errors: increase the amount of carbohydrates and fats. Much more energy must be absorbed than such an organism spends, although this happens quite quickly. The use of simple carbohydrates is not prohibited. Loads should be directed at, aerobic training will only slow down the process of gaining body weight.
2. Normal weight. Happy owners of the norm should only follow in the same spirit. With a balanced diet and moderate physical activity, body weight will be held in place. When overeating, BMI can increase, so you should not increase calories so that later you do not resort to diets.
3. Overweight. Those whose index exceeded 25 should reconsider their lifestyle. First, review your diet. If the menu is dominated by carbohydrates (flour, sweet), you should reduce their consumption to a minimum. Eliminate sugary foods and increase your protein content in your diet. Second, analyze your physical activity. With a fixed lifestyle, fats are especially well absorbed, since the body does not spend energy, which means it accumulates subcutaneous fat. Start exercising, but take care of your joints, with excess weight, the joints are already subjected to stress.
4. Obesity. One of the causes of obesity is not only an excess of calories and an inactive lifestyle, but also hormonal disorders. Hormonal imbalances, such as an excess of female hormones and a lack of male hormones, can lead to the accumulation of excess fat, not to mention diseases such as diabetes. This problem can be solved only with the help of hormone therapy. If there are no violations, it is necessary to follow the measures, as in the recommendations for overweight. In any case, reduce the total caloric content of the diet, remove simple carbohydrates (sweets, and even fruits), walk more. And do not eat 3-4 hours before bedtime.
5. Severe obesity. In case of severe obesity, you should consult a doctor. Rather, this degree of obesity is provoked by more than just nutrition. It is necessary to take tests for hormones and identify the content of enzymes, the possible absence of which is unable to digest certain nutrients - fats and carbohydrates. Otherwise, proper nutrition and hiking will not interfere.

1. Underweight. In men, there are also a number of reasons for underweight - hormonal disorders, hyperglycemia, an accelerated metabolism and malnutrition. With high intensive loads and work associated with physical labor, an excess of calories in the diet should be ensured, exceeding the amount of carbohydrates over proteins and fats. You need to eat often, at least 6 times a day. Workouts should last no more than an hour.
2. Normal weight. With proper nutrition and physical activity, follow the usual way of life, without significantly changing anything in the diet and training.
3. Overweight. In men, a frequent case of overweight is not only an addiction to food, but also to drinks such as beer. The content of phytoestrogens in the composition of beer increases the production of female hormones, which leads to the accumulation of fat along female type(belly and hips). In any case, there is the possibility of a hormonal imbalance, in the direction of increasing estrogens and reducing androgens. If the reason is malnutrition, eliminate high glycemic foods from your diet and move more.
4. Obesity. In men, as in women, the cause of obesity can be endocrine disorders, as well as an excess of calories in the diet. Overeating can also be negatively affected by socio-psychological factors. Therefore, you should exclude all diseases and switch to a low-carbohydrate diet that is high in protein and fiber.
5. Severe obesity. It is urgent to consult a doctor endocrinologist or gastroenterologist. You can also take measures to prevent the possibility of gaining even more weight, which are recommended for overweight and obesity.