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Weight Loss Charts

Question: What is a weight loss chart and how do I use it?

Answer: Weight loss charts are generally developed by insurance companies to give an indication of healthy weight ranges for adult men and women. It may be that too much emphasis is placed on fitting in to the norms described on a weight loss chart. Charts should only be used as guidelines, since many factors contribute to whether an individual person is at a healthy weight or not.

There are separate charts for men and women. Also, more accurate charts for weight loss give different weight ranges for various frames. Frame refers to the bone size of an individual, which is classified as small, medium or large.

Age is also an important factor in weight. A reliable weight chart will give weight ranges for individuals in several age groups as well.

A significant problem with the accuracy of weight charts is that muscle weighs more than fat. It is possible for a fit person with a high percentage of muscle mass to be considered overweight by a weight chart.

If you are not able to find a detailed chart for weight loss, you can use a simple formula to determine how much you should weigh. For women, the formula is 100 pounds at five feet with 5 pounds added for each inch above five feet. For example, a 5 foot 4 inch woman should weigh approximately 100 + (4 x 5) = 120 pounds. For men, the formula is 110 pounds at five feet with 5 pounds added for each inch above five feet. This makes the ideal weight of a 5 foot 10 inch man 110 + (10 x 6) = 170 pounds.

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