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How healthy am I for my weight?
Adult BMI Calculator
| BMI | Weight Status |
|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5—24.9 | Healthy |
| 25.0—29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0 and Above | Obese |
What is the maximum healthy weight?
For men, the baseline is 5-feet, 9-inches tall and a Maximum Weight Limit of 175 pounds, meaning that a 5-foot, 9-inch tall man should weigh no more than 175 pounds. For women, the baseline is 5-feet tall and a Maximum Weight Limit of 125 pounds.
When should I worry about my weight?
Your body weight can regularly fluctuate, but the persistent, unintentional loss of more than 5\% of your weight over 6 to 12 months is usually a cause for concern. Losing this much weight can be a sign of malnutrition, where a person’s diet doesn’t contain the right amount of nutrients.
How much weight do I need to lose to be at a healthy weight?
Even a modest weight loss of 5 to 10 percent of your total body weight is likely to produce health benefits, such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars. For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, a 5 percent weight loss equals 10 pounds, bringing your weight down to 190 pounds.
Is being 100 pounds healthy?
Body mass index is a good indicator of whether a woman’s body weight is within a healthy range. A normal BMI for women 5 feet tall is 18.5 to 24.9, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. For example, a woman who is 5 feet tall and weighs 100 pounds has a BMI of 19.5, which is within a healthy range.
How many calories does the human body need to maintain weight?
Though it differs depending on age and activity level, adult males generally require 2,000-3000 calories per day to maintain weight while adult females need around 1,600-2,400 according to the U.S Department of Health. The body does not require many calories to simply survive.
How many calories should I eat a day to gain weight?
If you’re trying to gain weight (muscle), then increase your calories 500 above your daily requirements. To lose weight (body fat), decrease it by 500 calories per day. Over the course of a week, you will either gain/lose 1 pound (3,500 calories). You can use the calculator on this page to find your daily requirements.
How many calories should I Burn a day to lose weight?
You can use the calculator to get your daily baseline and then cut that number by 250 calories per day and also include exercise that burns another 250 calories per day which will total a 500 calorie deficit per day.
How do I know if I am in a healthy weight range?
If your actual body weight falls within 10\% (above or below) the weight calculated, you are within a healthy weight range! Note: Please be advised that this calculator is not intended for those under the age of 18, under 5 ft. tall and 7 ft. tall and over.