Ideal Weight

Ideal weight is based on many factors such as a person's height, age, and gender, but because people come in so many different shapes and sizes, it may be hard to determine what ideal weight really is. Doctors and fitness gurus use Body Mass Index (BMI) to find a person's ideal weight. BMI is a measure of someone's weight in relation to height.

About Ideal Weight

Although as most doctors will point out, everyone is unique and the average weight of a group cannot be applied to an individual. And don't forget that society also can influence what people think ideal weight is. If it is fashionable to be stick thin, you may believe you are overweight no matter how much you diet. Classic beauties like Marilyn Monroe may be considered fat by today's standards. Consult a doctor to find out what your ideal weight is and remember, the most important thing is to be healthy and feel good about yourself!

Here are a few charts of Ideal or Average Weights for people based on age and height:

Average Weight Charts for Kids/Young Adults

Boys Age Avg Height Avg Weight
8 years 45 inches 57.2 lbs
9 years 49 inches 61.6 lbs
10 years 51 inches 70.4 lbs
11 years 52 inches 77 lbs
12 - 13 years 58 - 62 inches 85 - 100 lbs
14 - 15 years 63 - 66 inches 105 - 125 lbs
16 - 17 years 67 - 70 inches 130 - 150 lbs
18 - 20 years 68 - 70 inches 150 - 160 lbs

Girls Age Avg Height Avg Weight
8 year old 45 inches 57.2 lbs.
9 year old 47 inches 63.8 lbs.
10 year old 51 inches 70.4 lbs.
11 year old 52 inches 79.2 lbs.
12 - 13 years 60 - 63 inches 95 - 105 lbs.
14 - 15 years 63 - 64 inches 105 - 115 lbs.
16 - 17 years 64 inches 115 - 120 lbs.
18 - 20 years 64 inches 125 - 130 lbs.

For more detailed information on Average Weight and BMI visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

The above charts were found at www.disabled-world.com

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