Q: to which group of people does the body mass index table apply?

Most adults: However, if someone is very muscular, it may classify them as obese when they're actual body fat percentage is low. It's basically an inexpensive way to quantify obesity without having to do full body fat analysis on everyone. Other measurements such as neck circumference are being studied also.

Q: bmi and average weight for a 5'10" female?

Bmi should be 20-25: Your bmi should be anywhere between 20 and 25. Which for a 5'10" female should be between 130 and about 170.

Q: what's the average bmi for 20 year old females?

Depends on height: Hi. BMI is a measure of body habitus that is calculated using your height and weight. It does not take age (in adults) into account. So 20 years old doesn't matter. Height, however, is indispensable in calculating BMI. Therefore, in the absence of critically important information, we have no way to tell you what an average BMI for (20 yo) women is. Good luck!

Q: what is a healthy bmi for women who are overweight?

Around 22-25: The "normal" range for body mass index is 18-25. This does not take into account body composition. When losing weight to reach this range you must exercise and get enough protein to maintain lean muscle mass while losing body fat.

Q: what is the average body mass index (bmi) of women in the us?

2011 stats!: Women over 30 in the us: 29.2- overweight. 30 is defined as obese. There has been a consistent upward trend over the last 30 years, which bodes poorly for our nation's health. This is also true for men, whose average was 28.1 in 2011, based on government stats! diet and exercise need improvement!

Q: what is idea bmi for a woman who is 66inches and 35yo and 189lbs?

BMI18.5-24.9: Hello RHowe, There is a wide range for normal BMI 18.5-24.9. Please use the following link from the cdc http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html

Q: what is the average weight of a 53 year old female with bmi of 28?

Need to know: the height in order to make the estimate for weight. Feel free to repost with the additional info.

Q: are women more likely to be insulin resistant, more than men, at the same bmi?

No: Insulin resistance can be genetic component but has no bearings on gender. Bmi has strong correlation.

Q: what is a healthy bmi for a woman 5'1 and 102 pounds? is this a safe weight to carry a baby?

YOUR BMI is normal: Your bmi is 19-20 and that is normal. You should be able to carry a baby. Most women gain weight during pregnancy anyway so you should be ok. Being healthy when you conceive is more important than bmi as a single indicator.

Question 1

what is mean bmi or table for average weight by height for children?

Accepted Answer

Tables online: There are many online bmi calculators you can download, entering the child's age, gender, weight and height. 5th-85th %ile is the range of normal. 25th-75th %ile is average. 85th-95th%ile is overweight. > 95th%ile is obese. <5th %ile is underweight. See http://pediatrics.About.Com/cs/usefultools/l/bl_bmi_calc.Htm.

Question 2

to which group of people does the body mass index table apply?

Accepted Answer

Most adults: However, if someone is very muscular, it may classify them as obese when they're actual body fat percentage is low. It's basically an inexpensive way to quantify obesity without having to do full body fat analysis on everyone. Other measurements such as neck circumference are being studied also.

Question 3

bmi and average weight for a 5'10" female?

Accepted Answer

Bmi should be 20-25: Your bmi should be anywhere between 20 and 25. Which for a 5'10" female should be between 130 and about 170.

Question 4

what's the average bmi for 20 year old females?

Accepted Answer

Depends on height: Hi. BMI is a measure of body habitus that is calculated using your height and weight. It does not take age (in adults) into account. So 20 years old doesn't matter. Height, however, is indispensable in calculating BMI. Therefore, in the absence of critically important information, we have no way to tell you what an average BMI for (20 yo) women is. Good luck!

Question 5

what is a healthy bmi for women who are overweight?

Accepted Answer

Around 22-25: The "normal" range for body mass index is 18-25.  This does not take into account body composition. When losing weight to reach this range you must exercise and get enough protein to maintain lean muscle mass while losing body fat.

Question 6

what is the average body mass index (bmi) of women in the us?

Accepted Answer

2011 stats!: Women over 30 in the us: 29.2- overweight.  30 is defined as obese.  There has been a consistent upward trend over the last 30 years, which bodes poorly for our nation's health.  This is also true for men, whose average was 28.1 in 2011, based on government stats! diet and exercise need improvement!

Question 7

what is idea bmi for a woman who is 66inches and 35yo and 189lbs?

Accepted Answer

BMI18.5-24.9: Hello RHowe,
There is a wide range for normal BMI 18.5-24.9.
Please use the following link from the cdc
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html

Question 8

what is the average weight of a 53 year old female with bmi of 28?

Accepted Answer

Need to know: the height in order to make the estimate for weight. Feel free to repost with the additional info.

Question 9

are women more likely to be insulin resistant, more than men, at the same bmi?

Accepted Answer

No: Insulin resistance can be genetic component but has no bearings on gender. Bmi has strong correlation.

Question 10

what is a healthy bmi for a woman 5'1 and 102 pounds?  is this a safe weight to carry a baby?

Accepted Answer

YOUR BMI is normal: Your bmi is 19-20 and that is normal. You should be able to carry a baby. Most women gain weight during pregnancy anyway so you should be ok. Being healthy when you conceive is more important than bmi as a single indicator.

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