Normal Weight for Men

There is no ideal weight for men, but there is a recommended range for men based on height, known as the body mass index. BMI isn't perfect however, and it may benefit you to have your body fat percentage tested. The ideal body fat percentage for men changes as they age.

A. McDougall
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How to Calculate Accurate BMI for a Large Frame

Body mass index -- BMI -- is a measurement used by doctors to classify a patient as underweight, overweight or right on target. Body frame size is not used when calculating BMI; instead, you can figure out your BMI using your height and weight.

Sara Police
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How Does BMI Affect VO2 Max?

The body mass index, or BMI, is a commonly used indicator of weight status. BMI measurements of between 18.5 and 24.9 show normal weight while a BMI over 25 indicates your being overweight. When the BMI value exceeds 30, your weight status is considered clinically obese.

Warren Rosenberg
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Is it Possible to Have a High BMI & Not Be Obese?

The body mass index, or BMI, is a tool that measures your body's fatness, which is an indicator of health. While BMI is useful for most people, however, it may not be a good measurement of health for athletes or bodybuilders.

Jill Corleone, RDN, LD
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What to Do When Your BMI Is Low

Your body mass index, or BMI, is calculated using your height and weight to help your doctor estimate the amount of fat on your body. If your BMI dips below 20, he may show concern that you're underweight, and if it's below 18.5, he may diagnose you as severely underweight.

Andrea Cespedes
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The Average BMI by Age

Knowing the average BMI -- body mass index -- for your age group can help you determine how you compare to other people of the same age, but, even if you have an average BMI, it doesn't necessarily mean you're healthy. In fact, for many age groups, having an average BMI may classify you as overweight.

Jessica Bruso
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BMI Exercises

Your body mass index, or BMI, is a measure of your body fat levels based on your height and weight. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute recommends that adults have a BMI of approximately 18.5 to 24.9. There are certain types of exercises that can help you achieve a healthy BMI.

Joseph Eitel
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Body Mass Index Advantages and Disadvantages

Body mass index, or BMI, is an easy-to-calculate measure of obesity based on the ratio of your weight and your height.

Sylvie Tremblay, MSc
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BMI Measuring Instruments

The Body Mass Index is a simple tool that estimates body fatness using a mathematical formula. The only instruments necessary to measure your BMI are a scale, a tape measure -- to determine your height -- and a calculator. If you're unsure exactly how to estimate your BMI, talk to your doctor.

Jill Corleone, RDN, LD
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What Are the Benefits of a Low BMI?

Body mass index, also called BMI, is a calculation of a correlation between a person’s height and weight that categorizes him or her as underweight, of normal weight, overweight or obese, assuming a normal body composition. Underweight is considered a BMI of 18.4 or lower.

Kendra Crawford
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