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Whatis the proper weight for a 50 year old man 5 feet 8 inches tall?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A rough estimate: These are rough estimates. About 145 pounds (+ 10% = 160 lbs) or (- 10% = 131 lbs). However, if you are muscular this may be too low an estimate.

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Answered 2/15/2019

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