Desirable Body Weight Calculator
ENTERING YOUR INFORMATION
Do you know your desirable body weight? Use our Desirable Body
Weight Calculator to find a body weight that may be best for
you.
For your height, gender, and size of body frame, there exists
a range of weights that are considered optimal. Desirable body
weight changes with age and other factors. This tool is not appropriate
for children or pregnant women.
If you have used other adam.com tools, some of this information
may be filled in for you.
1. Select your body frame size: SMALL, MEDIUM, or LARGE. If
you are unsure of the size of your body frame, click on the link
provided in the text.
2. Measure your height without shoes, and enter the figure in
the space provided. Indicate if you are entering your height
in feet and inches or in meters and centimeters using the drop-down
list.
3. Indicate your gender using the drop-down list.
4. When you have filled in the required information, click SUBMIT.
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Maintaining a healthy body weight can significantly reduce
your risks of a number of diseases and conditions, including
heart disease, diabetes and depression. A healthy body weight
has also been shown to improve overall quality of life. What
is the desirable body weight for you?
Your desirable body weight depends on your gender, height, and
body frame size. Fill in the information below and we'll calculate
a range of body weights that may be best for you.
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Enter your height in feet and inches, total
inches, meters, or total centimeters. No high-heeled shoes!
In fact, no shoes at all! |
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Select your body frame size. |
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Indicate whether you are male or female, and
click the submit button to get your results. |
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