Weight for Age
One of the best ways to stay healthy is to discover and maintain the ideal weight for age. This guide is for adults. For children, you should consult a pediatrician.
Weight Guide for Women
For women who are aged 20 -29, the ideal weight is 132 lbs. For women around 30 -39 years of age, the weight should be 144 lbs. Women in the 40 -49 age bracket should weigh 149 lbs. Women who are aged 50 -59 have an ideal weight of 158 lbs.
Weight Guide for Men
Men in the 20 to 29 age bracket may weigh 168 lbs, while those who are between 30 to 39 years of age may weigh 179 lbs. Males aged 40 to 49 can weigh 182 lbs while those 50 to 59 can weigh 185 lbs.
Height / Weight Guide for Women
Aside from a weight for age chart, women and men may obtain the ideal weigh by comparing it with their height.
For women 4’10", the low weight is 102, the high is 131 and the average is 116.5. For women 4’11", the ideal weights are 103 (low), 134 (high), 118.5 (average); for 5’0", it is 104 (low), 137 (high) and 120.5 (average).
For women 5’1", the weights are 106, 140 and 123.0 respectively. For women 5’2", the ideal weights are 108, 143 and 125.5. For females 5’3", the weights are 111, 147 and 129.0. For 5’4" women, it is 114, 134 and 124.0 lbs.
For 5’5", the weights are 117, 155 and 136.0; for 5’6", it is 120, 159 and 139.5. For 5’7" women they are 123, 163 and 143.0. For women 5’8", the suitable weights are 126, 167 and 146.5. For those 5’9", they are 129, 170 and 149.5 lbs.
For 5’10" women, it is 132, 173 and 152.5. For 5’11" women, the weights are 135, 176 and 155.5. For those 6’0" the weights are 158.5, 179 and 168.8.
Height / Weight Guide for Men
A weight for age chart is not the only recourse for men either; they can also use the following height / weight chart.
Those 5’2" may weigh 128, 150 or 139.0; for 5’3", the ideal weights are 130, 153 and 141.5; for 5’5" men, the low weight is 134, the high weight is 160 and the average is 147.0. For men 5’7", the weights are 138, 168 and 153.0 lbs.
For 5’9", the ideal weights are 142, 176 and 159.0 lbs. For 5’11" men, the weights are 146, 184 and 165.0. For those 6’1", the weights are 152, 192 and 172.0. For males 6’3", the low weight is 158, the high weight is 202 and the average is 180.0.
Adding or Losing Weight
If you are suffering from a serious health condition, consult your doctor first. Good diet and exercise are very important.
A weight for age chart can be a helpful guide for individuals trying to get in shape. By eating healthy food and working out regularly, you will be able to get the most ideal weight for your physique.