Q: what's a good body wt for african american female? i'm 68in, 198lbs, slight muscular build (prefer not to be < 190lbs. don't agree w standrd bmi recs.

YOU decide: Your best weight is what looks and feels best to you and lets you take part in the athletic activities that you enjoy, keeping up with peers. I'm glad you recognized that the "body mass index" stuff is entertainment and subscience. It was never intended for individuals. The olympic track team is "underweight", ultra-fit football linebackers "obese", health outcomes best for "overweight.".

Q: i am 6.0 feet tall, 117kg and 27 years old. my bmi calculation says i am obessed. i want to know if i am really obessed, i have a large body frame.

Yes by BMI: Obesity is no longer defined by only bmi standards. Otherwise people like body builders would often be defined as obese also. Waist circumference correlates better with visceral fat, which correlates best with obesity complications.

Q: i am a 42 year old female, bmi of 20 - not overweight, with fairly low cholesterol. i have been having pain on the left side of my chest for several days. i had a normal ekg a month ago. my doctor says it's muscular, but i can't seem to get relief from st

It : It sounds like you may be dealing with costochondritis (inflammation between the ribs). This can cause recurrent chest pain. Have you tried an inti-inflammatory medications like advil (ibuprofen) or motrin? Also a short course of steroids may help alleviate your symptoms. Lastly are you stressed or have anxiety? If so, often times it can present as physical symptoms. If you had a normal ekg and negative stress test two years ago it is unlikely that your issue is cardiac. Please continue to see your doctor until you have symptom relief. Good luck.

Q: how do you knwo your frame size to obtain an accurate bmi calculation?

Height and Weight: If you have those two measurements you can calculate your bmi - many sources available on the internet. The number alone is not an interpretation in itself. It needs to be taken into consideration with other factors.

Q: why do highly fit, muscular people have bmis that insinuate they are overweight?

Muscle mass: The body mass index (bmi) is simply a calculation based on weight and height. It does not factor in body composition. Muscle is more dense and heavier than the same volume of fat. Therefore someone can have a higher muscle mass accounting for their weight giving her a higher bmi.

Q: ht is 5ft10.5 wt. 143 lbs & is my bmi is good or should i have to gain weight. m well muscular built.my weight is not going to increase i have tried?

Ideal body weight : Although you are a bit on the thin side, your weight (and bmi) are still within a normal range. As long as you are healthy and do not have any nutritional deficiencies, your weight is fine.

Q: my height is 5ft10.5 wt. 65 & is my bmi is good or should i have to gain weight. m well muscular built.my weight is not going to increase i have tried?

See Dr.: If you are 5 feet 10.5 inches and only weigh 65 pounds? Then you are severely underweight. See a dr. For an evaluation.

Q: been obese since highschool. i'm for sure not a big eater,even smaller portion than a small-sized lady.but i still have bmi over 35.what's wrong?

Remember: The determinations of someone's overall weight is complicated. While part of the component is how much you are taking in caloric wise, the other part is based on how active you are physical but also how active you are metabolically. Some people have slower metabolisms than others, which means they have to be very careful about their intake and activity levels.

Q: what is a healthy bmi for an adult female that is 5'6"?

20-24: The target bmi for an adult female is between 20 & 24 (average 22) based ofn cdc & nchs statistics.

Q: what weight & bmi should i be at 5'9 & 28 year old female?

BMI: Bmi is calculated weight to height. Ideal and high risk are standardized for adult ideal is18.5 to 25, 25 to 30 is overweight and 30 plus is considered obese. These are not generally age dependent. Another way to determine ideal weight for a female is 100 pounds for 5 foot and 5 pounds per inch for every inch over 5 foot. There are allowances for large and small bone. Hope this helped.

Question 1

what's a good body wt for african american female? i'm 68in, 198lbs, slight muscular build (prefer not to be < 190lbs. don't agree w standrd bmi recs.

Accepted Answer

YOU decide: Your best weight is what looks and feels best to you and lets you take part in the athletic activities that you enjoy, keeping up with peers. I'm glad you recognized that the "body mass index" stuff is entertainment and subscience. It was never intended for individuals. The olympic track team is "underweight", ultra-fit football linebackers "obese", health outcomes best for "overweight.".

Question 2

i am 6.0 feet tall, 117kg and 27 years old. my bmi calculation says i am obessed. i want to know if i am really obessed, i have a large body frame.

Accepted Answer

Yes by BMI: Obesity is no longer defined by only bmi standards. Otherwise people like body builders would often be defined as obese also. Waist circumference correlates better with visceral fat, which correlates best with obesity complications.

Question 3

i am a 42 year old female, bmi of 20 - not overweight, with fairly low cholesterol. i have been having pain on the left side of my chest for several days. i had a normal ekg a month ago. my doctor says it's muscular, but i can't seem to get relief from st

Accepted Answer

It : It sounds like you may be dealing with costochondritis (inflammation between the ribs). This can cause recurrent chest pain. Have you tried an inti-inflammatory medications like advil (ibuprofen) or motrin? Also a short course of steroids may help alleviate your symptoms. 
Lastly are you stressed or have anxiety? If so, often times it can present as physical symptoms.
If you had a normal ekg and negative stress test two years ago it is unlikely that your issue is cardiac.
Please continue to see your doctor until you have symptom relief.
Good luck.

Question 4

how do you knwo your frame size to obtain an accurate bmi calculation?

Accepted Answer

Height and Weight: If you have those two measurements you can calculate your bmi - many sources available on the internet.  The number alone is not an interpretation in itself.  It needs to be taken into consideration with other factors.

Question 5

why do highly fit, muscular people have bmis that insinuate they are overweight?

Accepted Answer

Muscle mass: The body mass index (bmi) is simply a calculation based on weight and height.  It does not factor in body composition.  Muscle is more dense and heavier than the same volume of fat.  Therefore someone can have a higher muscle mass accounting for their weight giving her a higher bmi.

Question 6

ht is 5ft10.5 wt. 143 lbs & is my bmi is good or should i have to gain weight. m well muscular built.my weight is not going to increase i have tried?

Accepted Answer

Ideal body weight : Although you are a bit on the thin side, your weight (and bmi) are still within a normal range. As long as you are healthy and do not have any nutritional deficiencies, your weight is fine.

Question 7

my height is 5ft10.5 wt. 65 & is my bmi is good or should i have to gain weight. m well muscular built.my weight is not going to increase i have tried?

Accepted Answer

See Dr.: If you are 5 feet 10.5 inches and only weigh 65 pounds? Then you are severely underweight.  See a dr. For an evaluation.

Question 8

been obese since highschool. i'm for sure not a big eater,even smaller portion than a small-sized lady.but i still have bmi over 35.what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Remember: The determinations of someone's overall weight is complicated.  While part of the component is how much you are taking in caloric wise, the other part is based on how active you are physical but also how active you are metabolically.  Some people have slower metabolisms than others, which means they have to be very careful about their intake and activity levels.

Question 9

what is a healthy bmi for an adult female that is 5'6"?

Accepted Answer

20-24: The target bmi for an adult female is between 20 & 24 (average 22) based ofn cdc & nchs statistics.

Question 10

what weight & bmi should i be at 5'9 & 28 year old female?

Accepted Answer

BMI: Bmi is calculated weight to height.  Ideal and high risk are standardized for adult  ideal is18.5 to 25, 25 to 30 is overweight and 30 plus is considered obese.  These are not generally age dependent.  Another way to determine ideal weight for a female is 100 pounds for 5 foot and 5 pounds per inch for every inch over 5 foot.  There are allowances for large and small bone.  Hope this helped.

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What's a good body wt for african american female? i'm 68in, 198lbs, slight muscular build (prefer not to be < 190lbs. don't agree w standrd bmi recs.

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I am 6.0 feet tall, 117kg and 27 years old. my bmi calculation says i am obessed. i want to know if i am really obessed, i have a large body frame.

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I am a 42 year old female, bmi of 20 - not overweight, with fairly low cholesterol. i have been having pain on the left side of my chest for several days. i had a normal ekg a month ago. my doctor says it's muscular, but i can't seem to get relief from st

A member asked:

How do you knwo your frame size to obtain an accurate bmi calculation?

A member asked:

Why do highly fit, muscular people have bmis that insinuate they are overweight?

A member asked:

Ht is 5ft10.5 wt. 143 lbs & is my bmi is good or should i have to gain weight. m well muscular built.my weight is not going to increase i have tried?

A member asked:

My height is 5ft10.5 wt. 65 & is my bmi is good or should i have to gain weight. m well muscular built.my weight is not going to increase i have tried?

A member asked:

Been obese since highschool. i'm for sure not a big eater,even smaller portion than a small-sized lady.but i still have bmi over 35.what's wrong?

A member asked:

What is a healthy bmi for an adult female that is 5'6"?

A member asked:

What weight & bmi should i be at 5'9 & 28 year old female?

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