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I am 72 year old male 5'8". what is a good weight for me?

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125 to 163 lbs: The normal range is 125 to 163 lbs.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Healthy range: 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 11/10/2018

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