What should be the correct weight according to age and height? Know from the doctor

Normal Weight Range By Age And Height: Having a balanced body weight helps in reducing the risk of many serious diseases. By adopting a healthy diet and active lifestyle, you can keep your weight under control and avoid falling prey to serious diseases. The definition of normal weight is different for every person. A person's weight may vary according to his body type, height, age and physical condition. Weight also varies according to age and height. Let us understand in detail in this article, what should be the normal weight according to age and height and tips to control it.

What should be the correct weight according to age and height?- Normal Weight Range By Age And Height 

People usually take the help of BMI (Body Mass Index) to calculate their weight. There is often a contradiction in measuring weight with the help of body mass index. In fact, scientists and doctors believe that the body mass index was not created by any doctor or scientist. There are problems of muscle mass, bone density, body type, gender and many health-related reasons in checking the weight with its help. In such a situation, the question arises as to how to understand normal weight.

In the modern lifestyle, every person's diet, health, lifestyle is different. Weight also increases or decreases depending on the person's diet, lifestyle and health. To understand weight properly, doctors study the person's height, weight, age, health and disease related things. The normal range of weight can be different for different individuals based on age, gender and height. Dr. VD Tripathi, Clinical Dietician of Arogya Health Center, Noida, says, "Apart from body mass index, the weight range can also vary depending on the person's physical condition, disease, diet." 

The normal weight range according to age and height is as follows-

Weight of men by age

• 12 to 14 years 32-38 KG
• 15 to 20 years 40-50 KG
• 21 to 30 years 60-70 KG
• 31 to 40 years 59-75 KG
• 41 to 60 years 58-70 KG
• Above 60 years 55 to 68 KG

Weight of women according to age

• 12 to 14 years 32-36 KG
• 15 to 20 years 45 KG
• 21 to 30 years 50-60 KG
• 31 to 40 years 60-65 KG
• 41 to 60 years 59-63 KG

Normal weight according to height – Normal Weight Range By Height 

• 4 Feet 10 Inch - 41-52 KG
• 5 Feet - 44-55.7KG
• 5 feet 2 inch - 49-63 KG
• 5 feet 4 inches - 49-63 KG
• 5 feet 6 inches - 53-67 KG
• 5 feet 8 inches - 56-71 KG
• 5 feet 10 inches - 59-75 KG
• 6 Feet - 63-80 KG

1. Healthy weight for children and young people

• For children and young people, healthy weight can be estimated using the tables of Werner and Weitbrit. These tables give healthy weight ranges based on age and height.
• Generally, children's weight increases with their age, but it also depends on their height and other factors.
• Healthy weight for youth is determined by their age, height, gender, and physical activity.

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2. Healthy weight for adults

• Healthy weight for adults is assessed using BMI (Body Mass Index). BMI measures the ratio of your weight and height.
• For BMI, standards set by the United States Numerical Institute are generally used.
• Healthy BMI ranges for adults vary for different age groups, such as 18–24, 25–34, 35–44, 45–54, and 55–64 years.
• Generally, as age increases, physical activity decreases and the risk of weight gain increases. Therefore, the BMI number also increases with age.

You can keep your weight under control by consuming a balanced and nutritious diet, exercising regularly and leading an active lifestyle. Excessive weight gain and weight loss are both worrisome. In these situations, appropriate steps should be taken by consulting a doctor. Being overweight can lead to many serious diseases including high blood pressure and diabetes.

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