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I am a 5' 5" 61 year african-american female. what should my ideal weight be?
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Ideal body weight: A calculated ideal body weight for a female age 61, who is 5'5" is approximately 126 pounds. A range of normal weight for you is between 112 and150 pounds. Thanks for your question! for more information, click on this link: http://www.Healthcentral.Com/diet-exercise/ideal-body-weight-3146-143.Html.
Answered 1/27/2014
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