What are healthy weight ranges

Healthy weight ranges vary slightly depending on factors such as age, gender, and body frame size. Generally speaking, a healthy weight range is considered to be a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9.

A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 indicates that a person is in a healthy range of weight. This is because a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is linked to lower risks of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

For adults, a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is typically associated with a healthy range of weight. BMI is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared.

For children and adolescents, a healthy weight range is defined as a BMI between the 5th and 85th percentile for age and sex. The percentile indicates the percentage of children of the same age and sex who are heavier or lighter than a particular child.

For example, a child who is in the 50th percentile for height and weight is in the exact middle of the range and would be considered to be in a healthy weight range.