Adult women and men weighing 73 kg who are between 171.0cm and 198.0cm tall are considered to be of a healthy weight as measured by Body Mass Index (BMI) 2 . If you are 73 kg and shorter than 171.0 cm you are overweight for your height. Adults weighing 73 kg may have varying Body Mass Index values depending on their height.
Typically, a 70-year-old woman should have a BMI of 25 or 27. However, age and health factors should play a large part in determining the proper weight range for a woman of her age. Maintaining a healthy BMI for seniors is important because it decreases the risk of major health problems. A BMI of 18.5 to 24 is considered healthy in adults
*Testing for diabetes should be considered for all Asian American adults who present with a BMI of β₯ 23 kg/mΒ². Target Waist Circumference for Asians and Asian Americans Sometimes even when your BMI is within healthy range, having too much fat around the abdomen ( apple-shaped body) will still put you at risk for heart disease and diabetes. . 28 432 134 44 153 169 215 339