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What is the perfect weight for a man 57yrs and 5"6?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

See below: 106 ( for five feet) then add 6 pounds for each inch above five feet. So, 106 plus 36 = 142 now take into account frame size- 142 is for a small frame 156 for a medium frame 170 for a large frame.

Answered 11/20/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Check BMI : Use a BMI calculator to know. SEE: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm. BMI Categories: Underweight = <18.5 * Normal weight = 18.5–24.9 * Overweight = 25–29.9 * Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater. By checking your BMI you can get an idea of whether you are in a healthy range.

Answered 11/9/2018

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