The healthy and ideal body weight's concept was born out of the recognition that we needed to shift the attention away from body weight alone and focus on healthy living in general. Healthy living involves eating well, being active and feeling good about oneself. It is believed that the healthy living approach will help us achieve healthy weight in a positive and safe way.

Ideal body weight for adults is a very useful tool to check the appropriate weight for height for an individual. It is very essential to maintain ideal weight to prevent any health risks.

A Healthy body weight is a weight range (not one ideal weight) appropriate for a particular height and body build. It is a weight at which you will:
• feel fit and flexible;
• fell healthy and energetic;
• Be at lower risk for weight related health problems.

Appropriate weight can be calculated in kilograms or pounds for a specific height.

Height and Weight Table for Women

Note:
• Weights at ages 25 59 based on lowest mortality.
• Weight in pounds according to frame.

There are no magic pills, potions or low calorie diets that will help you get your weight into a healthy range. Regular physical activity combined with healthy eating, not dieting, promises to be the best hope for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.