Ideal body weight- depends on the age , sex, height and body frame. However, as each person is an individual, even normal values of IBW varies over a relatively wide range. Body composition- involves
- body weight from fat
- and lean body mass
Mean value of body fat for a normal adult man is 12% of total body weight and for normal adult woman is 26% of the total body weight. Obesity occurs when percentage of body fat in total body weight is more than 20% in men and more than 30% in women. Ideal body weight can be determined by
- using estimated weight allowance for height
| Medium- build Women | 45.5kg for first 5ft.(152 cm) height, + 2.3 kg for addditional inch |
| Medium build- Men |
48 kg for first 5ft.(152 cm) height, + 2.7 kg for addditional inch |
| Small build- Women |
Subtract 10 % |
| Small build- Men |
Subract 10% |
| Large build- Women |
Add 10% |
| Large build- Men |
Add 10% |
2. Standard height-weight tables of Life Insurance Corporation, based on life expectancy data.