I want to know what is the ideal weight of a 40yr old who is 5'0 and weights 143 pounds?

It depends: It depends on the age and frame size, but generally, a 43 year old woman who if 5 feet tall should probably weight between 105 and 115 pounds. Check out a body mass index (bmi) calculator and see what yours is. If you are in the 18-24 range, you are considered to be ok, although ideal is thought to be 22.

Check your 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

95-128: Your BMI is 27.9, indicating your weight is in the Overweight category for adults of your height. For your height, a normal weight range would be from 95 to 128 pounds, which is the range for BMI 18.5-24.9 for women. The range of 33 pounds accounts for differences in bone structure and musculature.

At : I think that 125 lbs would be a good wt for your. Good Luck

<125 pounds: Your weight should not be more than 125 pounds. Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, and get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!