All people seek to reach the ideal weight appropriate for their body, and until you reach this goal you have to know what the perfect weight is for your body and how to calculate it until the journey of grace begins.
What is the ideal weight?
The ideal weight is the appropriate scope for a person’s weight constructive over his length, age and gender, and contributes to maintaining good health and avoiding health problems associated with obesity or thinness.
There is no unified number suitable for everyone, but there are several common equations and indicators that can be used to determine this range.
Methods of calculating the ideal weight
BMI (BMI)
The body mass index is calculated based on weight and length according to the following equation
BMI (BMI) = length in meters x length per meter / body weight per kilogram
If BMI is less than 18.5, this means that a person suffers from thinness.
If BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9, this is the ideal scope of weight.
If BMI is between 25 and 29.9, the person is considered to be overweight.
If BMI is 30 or more, he considers a person to be obese.
However, we must note that the body mass index does not take into account the ratio of muscles or the distribution of fats, as it may not be accurate for some individuals such as athletes.
Calculate the waist ratio to length
Another method depends on measuring the distribution of fat in the body, especially around the waist. As follows:
The waist to length = the waist circumference is divided by length.
The unit of measurement of the waist and length is the same.
If the result is less than 0.5, the weight is considered healthy.
If 0.5 or more may indicate an increase in visceral fat.
Devin equation
For men
Ideal weight (kg) = 50 + 2.3 x (length – 60)
For women
Ideal weight (kg) = 45.5 + 2.3 x (length – 60)
Why is the perfect weight important?
Reduces the risk of diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
It promotes sleep quality and increased daily energy.
Supports self -confidence and improves mental health.
