Unfortunately its tougher than ever due to slowing metabolism and fewer caloric needs. For your height a normal weight range would be from to pounds.
Comparison Of Body Mass Index Range Criteria And Their
Normal height and weight for elderly. A bmi under 185 is considered underweight while a bmi between 25 and 299 is considered overweight. 4ft 11 59 94 to 119 lbs. People who are overweight or obese are at higher risk for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure diabetes and high cholesterol. Ideal weight for women over 60. 4ft 10 58 91 to 115 lbs. Height weight range bmi weight status.
Normal or healthy weight. The acceptable range of bmi is 185 to 249. 125 lbs to 168 lbs. A bmi range of 25 to 27 is considered to be normal for older women according to the american national institutes of health. Health related quality of life factors such as social functioning emotional health and pain are not worsened by a higher bmi in older adults according to a korean study that collected data based on interviews with 542 individuals with an average age of 74. 203 lbs or.
In standard measures divide your weight in pounds by the square of your height in inches multiplied by 703. Body size in elderly adults is partly due to aging and partly to secular trends. Maintaining a healthy weight is as important as ever for senior health. 169 lbs to 202 lbs. 5 9 124 lbs or less. 191 to 258 lbs.
The following gives an estimation of the ideal weight based on their height for women over 60. Your bmi is indicating your weight is in the category for adults of your height. 119 to 138 lbs. 143 to 186 lbs. Current weightheight x height x 703. For example here are the weight ranges the corresponding bmi ranges and the weight status categories for a person who is 5 9.
This study describes secular trends in three anthropometric measures ie height body weight bw and body mass index bmi of 70 year olds over a period of 21 years and their relation to social and lifestyle factors. Height feet weight pounds 50. 124 to 143 lbs.