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I am 5'2" 62 yes. old what is best weight?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

BMI: You can figure this out using an on-line bmi calculator. To be in the normal range (bmi 18.5-25), your weight should be between 100 and 136 pounds.

Answered 11/2/2013

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Be I ideal bodywt: We typically use bmi or ideal body weight based on height which does not account at all for age or muscle mass. By height ; female only ibw is 115# but this is only one factor there is a range and other factors do need considered. Good nutrition, daily exercise including weight resistance to help maintain bone mass, and routine health check ups are always best! best health!

Answered 4/1/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Check it out: You can use BMI calculator or chart to get an idea. BMI Categories: Underweight = <18.5, Normal weight = 18.5–24.9, Overweight = 25–29.9 & Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater. See: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm

Answered 11/11/2018

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