The ideal ratio of height and weight in men. Harmony of horizontal lines. What are body types
Scientists have found that height and weight of children up to 5 years determined by the conditions of life, not genes. WHO experts also believe that the physical development of children under 5 years of age is largely determined by living conditions, and not by heredity. A study involving more than 8,000 children from Europe, Asia and America showed that, despite individual differences, the average weight and height of children from different countries differ slightly. According to a study, WHO has released new tables of the normal ratio of weight and height in children.
The tables that existed before were compiled more than 20 years ago based on data on formula-fed children in the United States. Breastfed babies gain weight more slowly than formula-fed peers. According to WHO experts, inflated standards contributed to unreasonable recommendations for formula feeding, overfeeding and obesity. The scientists' data showed that the pre-existing weight ratio were overestimated by about 15-20%. For example, according to previous recommendations, normal weight a one-year-old child was 10.2-12.93 kg; according to the new recommendations, this figure should be from 9.53 kg to 11.79 kg.
V "Growth standards for children under five years" included weight-for-age ratio, height-for-age ratio, and weight-for-height ratio.
Table of the ratio of height and weight of children. Child's age
| Age | Very low | Short | Below the average | Average | Above average | High |
| Newborn | 48,0 | 49,0 | 50,0 | 53,0 | 54,5 | 55,0 |
| 1 month | 50,5 | 51,5 | 53,0 | 56,5 | 57,5 | 58,5 |
| 2 months | 53,5 | 54,5 | 56,0 | 59,5 | 61,0 | 62,0 |
| 3 months | 56,0 | 57,0 | 58,5 | 62,5 | 64,0 | 65,5 |
| 4 months | 58,5 | 59,5 | 61,5 | 65,5 | 67,0 | 68,5 |
| 5 months | 61,0 | 62,0 | 63,5 | 68,0 | 69,5 | 71,0 |
| 6 months | 63,0 | 64,0 | 65,5 | 70,0 | 71,5 | 72,0 |
| 7 months | 65,0 | 66,0 | 67,5 | 71,5 | 73,0 | 74,0 |
| 8 months | 66,5 | 67,5 | 69,5 | 73,0 | 74,5 | 75,5 |
| 9 months | 68,0 | 69,0 | 70,0 | 74,5 | 76,0 | 77,0 |
| 10 months | 69,0 | 70,0 | 71,5 | 76,0 | 77,5 | 79,0 |
| 11 months | 70,0 | 71,0 | 72,5 | 77,5 | 79,0 | 80,5 |
| 12 months | 71,0 | 72,0 | 74,0 | 78,5 | 80,5 | 81,5 |
| 15 months | 73,0 | 74,5 | 76,0 | 81,5 | 85,0 | 86,5 |
| 18 months | 75,0 | 76,5 | 78,5 | 83,5 | 86,5 | 88,0 |
| 21 months | 77,0 | 78,5 | 81,0 | 87,5 | 88,0 | 91,0 |
| 24 months | 79,5 | 81,0 | 83,0 | 88,5 | 92,0 | 94,0 |
| 27 months | 81,5 | 83,0 | 85,5 | 92,0 | 94,5 | 96,5 |
| 30 months | 83,5 | 85,0 | 87,5 | 95,0 | 97,0 | 99,0 |
| 33 months | 86,0 | 87,5 | 90,0 | 97,5 | 99,5 | 101,5 |
| 36 months | 88,0 | 89,5 | 92,0 | 99,5 | 102,0 | 104,0 |
| 3 years 6 months | 90,5 | 92,0 | 95,0 | 102,5 | 105,0 | 107,0 |
| 4 years | 93,0 | 95,5 | 98,5 | 105,5 | 108,0 | 110,0 |
| 4 years 6 months | 96,5 | 98,5 | 101,0 | 108,5 | 111,0 | 113,5 |
| 5 years | 98,5 | 101,5 | 105,0 | 112,0 | 114,5 | 117,0 |
| 5 years 6 months | 102,5 | 104,5 | 108,0 | 115,0 | 118,0 | 120,0 |
| 6 years | 105,5 | 108,0 | 111,0 | 119,0 | 121,5 | 123,5 |
| 6 years 6 months | 108,5 | 111,0 | 114,0 | 122,0 | 124,5 | 126,5 |
| 7 years | 110,5 | 114,0 | 117,0 | 125,0 | 128,0 | 130,0 |
| 8 years | 116,5 | 119,0 | 122,0 | 131,5 | 134,5 | 136,5 |
| 9 years | 121,5 | 124,5 | 127,5 | 136,5 | 145,0 | 147,5 |
| 10 years | 126,5 | 129,0 | 133,0 | 142,0 | 146,0 | 149,0 |
| 11 years | 131,0 | 134,0 | 138,0 | 148,5 | 153,0 | 155,0 |
| 12 years old | 136,0 | 139,0 | 142,5 | 155,0 | 159,5 | 162,5 |
| 13 years old | 140,0 | 143,5 | 147,5 | 160,5 | 166,0 | 169,5 |
| 14 years | 145,0 | 148,5 | 152,5 | 166,5 | 172,0 | 176,0 |
| 15 years | 149,0 | 153,0 | 158,0 | 172,0 | 178,0 | 181,0 |
| 16 years | 154,0 | 158,0 | 162,0 | 177,5 | 182,0 | 185,0 |
| 17 years | 159,5 | 163,0 | 168,0 | 180,0 | 185,0 | 188,0 |
You need to know about the ratio of height and weight
There are different formulas for determining the optimal ratio of weight and height. But they are all conditional, since they do not take into account many other factors. Therefore, excess fat should be assessed not only by these ratios, but also in appearance, the thickness of the skin fold, etc. With the same height and weight one person may look fat, another may be perfectly normal.
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Best Body Fat Ratio
The objective parameter of an ideal body is the percentage of fat and musculoskeletal tissue. For men, the norm is 9 - 15% of fat from the total body weight, and for women - from 12 to 20%.
Quetelet index
Knowing the Body Mass Index (BMI), one can judge obesity or underweight. The index is calculated for adult men and women from 20 to 65 years old. The results may be false for pregnant and lactating women, athletes, the elderly and adolescents (under 18). Among the many different methods for calculating the ideal weight, the most popular method is height - weight indicator, body mass index - Quetelet index. Formula:
weight ( weight) body in kg divided by growth in meters squared
B/(R*R)
The norm for men is 19-25. For women - 19-24.
Where is the place for fat?
The Quetelet index, obviously, shows the amount of fat in the body quite well, but does not indicate how fat is distributed in the body, in other words, it does not give a visual-aesthetic picture.
Thus, you can check your body for ideality according to one more formula. The distribution of fat throughout the body is determined by the ratio:
waist (at the level of the navel) / volume of the buttocks.
The norm for men is 0.85
For women - 0.65 - 0.85.
Does age affect height-to-weight ratio?
The answer is unequivocal. Yes, of course it does. Proved that male and female weight should gradually increase with age - this is a normal physiological process. Kilograms, which some people consider "superfluous", in fact, they may not be. You can use the formula to determine the optimal weight depending on age. P - in this case, height, and B - age in years. Body weight \u003d 50 + 0.75 (P - 150) + (B - 20): 4
Table of the ratio of height and weight in men and women, depending on age.
| Height, cm | Age, years | |||||||||
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| 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | ||||||
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| M | F | M | F | M | F | M | F | M | F | |
| 150 | 51.3 | 48.9 | 56.7 | 53.9 | 58.1 | 58.5 | 58.0 | 55.7 | 57.3 | 54.8 |
| 152 | 53.1 | 51.0 | 58.7 | 55.0 | 61.5 | 59.5 | 61.0 | 57.6 | 60.3 | 55.9tr> |
| 154 | 55.3 | 53.0 | 61.6 | 59.1 | 64.5 | 62.4 | 63.8 | 60.2 | 61.9 | 59.0 |
| 156 | 58.5 | 55.8 | 64.4 | 61.5 | 67.3 | 66.0 | 65.8 | 62.4 | 63.7 | 60.9 |
| 158 | 61.2 | 58.1 | 67.3 | 64.1 | 70.4 | 67.9 | 68.0 | 64.5 | 67.0 | 62.4 |
| 160 | 62.9 | 59.8 | 69.4 | 65.8 | 72.3 | 69.9 | 69.7 | 65.8 | 68.2 | 64.6 |
| 162 | 64.6 | 61.6 | 71.0 | 68.5 | 74.4 | 72.2 | 72.7 | 68.7 | 69.1 | 66.5 |
| 164 | 67.3 | 63.6 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 77.2 | 74.0 | 75.6 | 72.0 | 72.2 | 70.7 |
| 166 | 68.8 | 65.2 | 74.5 | 71.8 | 78.0 | 76.6 | 76.3 | 73.8 | 74.3 | 71.4 |
| 168 | 70.8 | 68.5 | 76.2 | 73.7 | 79.6 | 78.2 | 79.5 | 74.8 | 76.0 | 73.3 |
| 170 | 72.7 | 69.2 | 77.7 | 75.8 | 81.0 | 79.8 | 79.9 | 76.8 | 76.9 | 75.0 |
| 172 | 74.1 | 72.8 | 79.3 | 77.0 | 82.8 | 81.7 | 81.1 | 77.7 | 78.3 | 76.3 |
| 174 | 77.5 | 74.3 | 80.8 | 79.0 | 84.4 | 83.7 | 82.5 | 79.4 | 79.3 | 78.0 |
| 176 | 80.8 | 76.8 | 83.3 | 79.9 | 86.0 | 84.6 | 84.1 | 80.5 | 81.9 | 79.1 |
| 178 | 83.0 | 78.2 | 85.6 | 82.4 | 88.0 | 86.1 | 86.5 | 82.4 | 82.8 | 80.9 |
| 180 | 85.1 | 80.9 | 88.0 | 83.9 | 89.9 | 88.1 | 87.5 | 84.1 | 84.4 | 81.6 |
| 182 | 87.2 | 83.3 | 90.6 | 87.7 | 91.4 | 89.3 | 89.5 | 86.5 | 85.4 | 82.9 |
| 184 | 89.1 | 85.5 | 92.0 | 89.4 | 92.9 | 90.9 | 91.6 | 87.4 | 88.0 | 85.8 |
| 186 | 93.1 | 89.2 | 95.0 | 91.0 | 96.6 | 92.9 | 92.8 | 89.6 | 89.0 | 87.3 |
| 188 | 95.8 | 91.8 | 97.0 | 94.4 | 98.0 | 95.8 | 95.0 | 91.5 | 91.5 | 88.8 |
| 190 | 97.1 | 92.3 | 99.5 | 95.8 | 100.7 | 97.4 | 99.4 | 95.6 | 94.8 | 92.9 |
Brock's formula for identifying height-age-weight relationships
One of the most popular methods for calculating ideal weight is Brock's formula. It takes into account the ratio of height, weight, body type and age of a person. And Brock's formula for people under 40 is "height (in cm) minus 110", after 40 years - "height (in cm) minus 100".
At the same time, people with an asthenic (thin-boned) body type should subtract 10% from the result, and people with a hypersthenic (broad-boned) body type should add 10% to the result.
How to determine your body type?
The physique is usually divided into 3 types: normosthenic, hypersthenic and asthenic. In order to find out what your body type is, it is enough to measure the circumference of the thinnest place on the wrist with a centimeter. The resulting circumference in centimeters will be the necessary indicator (Soloviev's index).
Your body type
| body type | Solovyov index - for men | Soloviev index - for women | Typical for this body type |
| normosthenic (normal) | 18-20 cm | 15-17 cm | the physique is distinguished by the proportionality of the main dimensions and their correct ratio |
| hypersthenic (broad-boned) | over 20 cm | over 17 cm | In people with a hypersthenic (wide-boned) body type, the transverse dimensions of the body are much larger than in normosthenics and especially asthenics. Their bones are thick and heavy, their shoulders, chest and hips are wide, their legs are short. |
| asthenic (thin-boned) | less than 18 cm | less than 15 cm | In people with an asthenic (thin-boned) body type, longitudinal dimensions predominate over transverse ones: the limbs are long, thin bone, the neck is long, thin, the muscles are poorly developed. |
Nagler's formula for the ratio of height and weight
There is a Nagler formula that allows you to calculate the ideal ratio of weight and height. 152.4 cm of height should account for 45 kilograms of weight. For every inch (i.e. 2.45 cm) over 152.4 cm there should be another 900 grams. Plus another 10% of the resulting weight.
John McCallum's Girth Ratio Formula
One of the best formulas created by expert methodologist John McCallum. The McCallum formula is based on measuring the girth of the wrist.
- 6.5 wrist circumference equals chest circumference.
- 85% of the chest circumference is equal to the circumference of the hips.
- To get the waist circumference, you need to take 70% of the chest circumference.
- 53% of the chest circumference is equal to the thigh circumference.
- For the neck circumference, you need to take 37% of the chest circumference.
- The circumference of the biceps is about 36% of the circumference of the chest.
- The girth for the lower leg is slightly less than 34%.
- The circumference of the forearm should be equal to 29% of the circumference of the chest.
But not everyone's physical data will exactly match these ratios, since they suggest that the size of the wrist is rigidly related to the size of all human bones. And for some it's not.
A few more ratios of height and weight
The physique is considered ideal if the waist circumference is 25 cm less than the circumference of the hips, and the circumference of the hips is approximately equal to the circumference of the chest. Waist circumference should be equal to "height in centimeters - 100". That is, a woman with a height of 172 cm will be proportionately folded if the waist circumference is 72 cm, the hip and waist circumference is about 97 cm, that is, if she wears a clothing size of 48. If the hip circumference is less than the chest circumference, and the waist circumference is less than the hip circumference by 20 cm, then such a figure is called an “apple”. If the chest circumference is less than the hip circumference, and the waist circumference is 30 cm or more less than the hip circumference, this is a pear-shaped figure. For women and girls of average height - from 165 to 175 cm - this observation turned out to be fair. Their waist circumference in centimeters is approximately equal to their weight in kilograms. One kilogram of weight loss gives a decrease in the waist by one centimeter.
What is the ideal female figure? Each person has their own opinion on this matter. In addition, changeable fashion constantly dictates new trends. There is no one type of figure that would satisfy all picky tastes. Generally speaking, the ideal figure is the optimal ratio of height and weight in women. This indicator is also influenced by many other factors, such as age, body constitution, genes, nutrition, physical activity, metabolic rate, and so on. Thus, we can say that each woman has individual data and you should not chase fictitious standards.
It is necessary to take into account the fact that a person grows up to a certain age. Therefore, the ideal weight should not be considered as a constant. For example, during a period of intensive growth and development, it is the height of a person that is the dominant parameter that should be relied upon when calculating weight. When height becomes a fixed value, it is first of all important to look at the woman's age. Therefore, in different periods of growing up, the ideal weight will change.
Body types in women
To determine the ideal weight, you should know your personal body type. In total, there are three types of physique:1. Asthenic
As a rule, they say that such people have a narrow bone. They can be distinguished by narrow shoulders, thin neck, slightly elongated limbs. Accelerated metabolism does not allow asthenics to gain excess weight. Even if they eat a lot, obesity does not threaten them.
2. Normosthenic
Rare lucky ones who have this type of figure. Here you can safely declare ideal forms. Normostenics have a well-established metabolism, the figure is proportional and harmonious.
3. Hypersthenic
These are broad-shouldered, stocky women with disproportionately short legs and a full neck. They were not lucky enough to have a heavy bone. Hypersthenics have a slow metabolism, so such women are most prone to obesity.
In fact, body type can be established visually. If it doesn’t work, then try to wrap your thumb and middle finger around your wrist. It was possible with ease - you are an asthenic. It was difficult, but possible - normosthenic. Unrealistic - hypersthenic.
Table of height and weight for women by physique
If you know your individual index, you can confidently talk about overweight, normal physique or excessive thinness. This indicator is relevant only for women over 20 and under 65 years of age. The formula is quite simple:
BMI = (weight) / ((height) x (height))
For example, your height is 160 cm, weight is 70 kg. With the help of simple calculations, we get 70 / (1.6 x 1.6) = 27.3. This will be your body mass index. Then it remains only to look at the table and compare the data. 
The norm of weight in women - determined by age
From birth to 2 years, important indicators are height, weight and head circumference. They can be used to judge whether the child is developing correctly, to identify possible anomalies. From 2 to 20 years, the proportionality of the increase in height and weight is assessed. Women over the age of 20 tend to be overweight. And this is quite natural, as the metabolic rate gradually decreases, and the level of physical activity decreases. Growth after 20 years is usually a constant value. Therefore, the maximum weight can be calculated using the formula:
Weight \u003d 50 + 0.75 x (height - 150) + (weight - 20) / 4
For example, your height is 175 cm, weight is 90 kg. So 50 + 0.75 x (175 - 150) + (90 - 20) / 4 = 86 kg.
It is important to take into account the fact that this formula determines the maximum possible weight of a woman, so do not be afraid of such large numbers. In real life, the weight should be much less, even if age-related changes are taken into account.
Table of normal human weight by years
Calculate the ideal weight using Broca's formula
This is a fairly popular and accurate method, as it takes into account many indicators. Here, a woman's height, her weight, age and body type play a key role.For women under 40:
Weight \u003d height - 110
For women over 40:
Weight \u003d height - 100
Women with asthenic physique need to subtract another 10% from the result. For hypersthenics, on the contrary, these 10% need to be added.
For example, you are 30 years old, 160 cm tall and you are an asthenic. Then we use the first formula, namely 160 - 110 \u003d 50 kg. Since you are an asthenic, it means that we subtract 10% from 50 and get 45 kg. This will be your ideal weight.
We determine the norm of weight by height
To determine the ideal weight, the Cooper formula is perfect. It shows pretty accurate results that you should rely on. So:
Weight \u003d (height x 3.5 / 2.54 - 108) x 0.453
For example, your height is 170 cm and your weight is 90 kg. We proceed to the calculations (170 x 3.5 / 2.54 - 108) x 0.453 \u003d 57 kg.
As you can see, there are various formulas for determining the ratio of weight and height. The ideal weight for women, due to age characteristics, can change over the years. Therefore, those figures that were relevant at 18 years old will not show an accurate picture at 45. Each time, new calculations must be made. All these formulas and tables are rather conditional, you should focus on the reflection in the mirror and your own feelings. After all, two different people of the same age and the same weight look completely different. Every woman dreams of being perfect. However, in pursuit of beauty, it is important not to lose health. Proper nutrition, sound sleep and regular exercise will help you see the treasured numbers on the scales.
Ecology of life. There are different formulas for determining the optimal ratio of weight and height. But all of them are very, very conditional, since they do not take into account many factors ...
There are different formulas for determining the optimal ratio of weight and height. But all of them are very, very conditional, since they do not take into account many factors: age, gender and physiological characteristics of a person. Therefore, excess fat must be assessed not only by the conditional ratios presented in this table, but also by appearance, skin thickness and a number of other factors. With the same height and weight, one person may look full, the other - completely normal.
The objective parameter of an ideal body is the percentage of fat and musculoskeletal tissue. For men, the norm is 9 - 15% fat of the total body weight, and for women - from 12 to 20%.
Quetelet index
Knowing the Body Mass Index (BMI), one can judge obesity or underweight. The index is calculated for adult men and women from 20 to 65 years old. The results may be false for pregnant and lactating women, athletes, the elderly and adolescents (under 18). Among the many different methods for calculating ideal weight, the most popular method is the height-weight index, body mass index - Quetelet index.
Formula: body weight in kg divided by height in meters squared B / (P * P)
For example: height 170 cm, weight 65 kg. So 65: (1.7 * 1.7) = 22.5
The norm for men is 19-25. For women - 19-24.
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Body mass index |
Classification |
Risk of comorbidities |
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Less than 18.5 |
underweight |
Low (increased risk of other diseases) |
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18.5 – 24.9 |
normal body weight |
Usual |
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25.0 – 29.9 |
Overweight (preobesity) |
elevated |
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30.0 – 34.9 |
Obesity I degree |
High |
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35.0 – 39.9 |
Obesity II degree |
Very tall |
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40.0 and more |
Obesity III degree |
Extremely high |
The Quetelet index shows well the amount of fat in the body, but does not indicate how fat is distributed, in other words, it does not give a visual-aesthetic picture. But you can check your body for ideality by another formula.
The distribution of fat throughout the body is determined by the ratio: waist (at the level of the navel) divided by the volume of the buttocks.
- Norm for men: 0.85
- For women: 0.65 - 0.85.
Does age affect height-to-weight ratio?
The answer is unequivocal. Yes, of course it does. It has been proven that the weight of a man and a woman should gradually increase with age - this is a normal physiological process. Kilograms, which some people consider "superfluous", in fact, they may not be. You can use the formula to determine the optimal weight depending on age.
P - in this case, height, and B - age in years. Body weight \u003d 50 + 0.75 (P - 150) + (B - 20): 4
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Growth in cm |
Age |
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20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50-59 |
60-69 |
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Floor |
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M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
M |
F |
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150 |
51.3 |
48.9 |
56.7 |
53.9 |
58.1 |
58.5 |
58.0 |
55.7 |
57.3 |
54.8 |
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152 |
53.1 |
51.0 |
58.7 |
55.0 |
61.5 |
59.5 |
61.0 |
57.6 |
60.3 |
55.9 |
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154 |
55.3 |
53.0 |
61.6 |
59.1 |
64.5 |
62.4 |
63.8 |
60.2 |
61.9 |
59.0 |
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156 |
58.5 |
55.8 |
64.4 |
61.5 |
67.3 |
66.0 |
65.8 |
62.4 |
63.7 |
60.9 |
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158 |
61.2 |
58.1 |
67.3 |
64.1 |
70.4 |
67.9 |
68.0 |
64.5 |
67.0 |
62.4 |
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160 |
62.9 |
59.8 |
69.4 |
65.8 |
72.3 |
69.9 |
69.7 |
65.8 |
68.2 |
64.6 |
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162 |
64.6 |
61.6 |
71.0 |
68.5 |
74.4 |
72.2 |
72.7 |
68.7 |
69.1 |
66.5 |
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164 |
67.3 |
63.6 |
73.9 |
70.8 |
77.2 |
74.0 |
75.6 |
72.0 |
72.2 |
70.7 |
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166 |
68.8 |
65.2 |
74.5 |
71.8 |
78.0 |
76.6 |
76.3 |
73.8 |
74.3 |
71.4 |
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168 |
70.8 |
68.5 |
76.2 |
73.7 |
79.6 |
78.2 |
79.5 |
74.8 |
76.0 |
73.3 |
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170 |
72.7 |
69.2 |
77.7 |
75.8 |
81.0 |
79.8 |
79.9 |
76.8 |
76.9 |
75.0 |
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172 |
74.1 |
72.8 |
79.3 |
77.0 |
82.8 |
81.7 |
81.1 |
77.7 |
78.3 |
76.3 |
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174 |
77.5 |
74.3 |
80.8 |
79.0 |
84.4 |
83.7 |
82.5 |
79.4 |
79.3 |
78.0 |
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176 |
80.8 |
76.8 |
83.3 |
79.9 |
86.0 |
84.6 |
84.1 |
80.5 |
81.9 |
79.1 |
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178 |
83.0 |
78.2 |
85.6 |
82.4 |
88.0 |
86.1 |
86.5 |
82.4 |
82.8 |
80.9 |
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180 |
85.1 |
80.9 |
88.0 |
83.9 |
89.9 |
88.1 |
87.5 |
84.1 |
84.4 |
81.6 |
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182 |
87.2 |
83.3 |
90.6 |
87.7 |
91.4 |
89.3 |
89.5 |
86.5 |
85.4 |
82.9 |
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184 |
89.1 |
85.5 |
92.0 |
89.4 |
92.9 |
90.9 |
91.6 |
87.4 |
88.0 |
85.8 |
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186 |
93.1 |
89.2 |
95.0 |
91.0 |
96.6 |
92.9 |
92.8 |
89.6 |
89.0 |
87.3 |
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188 |
95.8 |
91.8 |
97.0 |
94.4 |
98.0 |
95.8 |
95.0 |
91.5 |
91.5 |
88.8 |
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190 |
97.1 |
92.3 |
99.5 |
95.8 |
100.7 |
97.4 |
99.4 |
95.6 |
94.8 |
92.9 |
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Brock's formula: identifying height-age-weight relationships
One of the most popular methods for calculating ideal weight is Brock's formula. It takes into account the ratio of height, weight, body type and age of a person.
Brock's formula for people under 40 is "height (in cm) minus 110", after 40 years - "height (in cm) minus 100".
At the same time, people with an asthenic (thin-boned) body type should subtract 10% from the result, and people with a hypersthenic (broad-boned) body type should add 10% to the result.
How to determine your body type?
The physique is usually divided into THREE types:
- normosthenic,
- hypersthenic,
- asthenic.
In order to find out what your body type is, it is enough to measure the circumference of the thinnest place on the wrist with a centimeter. The resulting circumference in centimeters will be the necessary indicator (Soloviev's index).
|
Solovyov index |
body type |
Typical for this body type |
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for men |
for women |
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18-20 cm |
15-17 cm |
normosthenic (normal) |
the physique is distinguished by the proportionality of the main dimensions and their correct ratio |
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over 20 cm |
over 17 cm |
hypersthenic (broad-boned) |
In people with a hypersthenic (wide-boned) body type, the transverse dimensions of the body are much larger than in normosthenics and especially asthenics. Their bones are thick and heavy, their shoulders, chest and hips are wide, their legs are short. |
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less than 18 cm |
less than 15 cm |
asthenic (thin-boned) |
In people with an asthenic (thin-boned) body type, longitudinal dimensions predominate over transverse ones: the limbs are long, thin bone, the neck is long, thin, the muscles are poorly developed. |
Nagler's formula for the ratio of height and weight
There is a Nagler formula that allows you to calculate the ideal ratio of weight and height. 152.4 cm of height should account for 45 kilograms of weight. For every inch (that is, 2.45 cm) over 152.4 cm, there should be another 900 grams, Plus another 10% of the resulting weight.
John McCallum's Girth Ratio Formula
One of the best formulas created by expert methodologist John McCallum. The McCallum formula is based on measuring the girth of the wrist.
1. 6.5 wrist circumference is equal to chest circumference.
2. 85% of the chest circumference is equal to the circumference of the hips.
3. To get the waist circumference, you need to take 70% of the chest circumference.
4. 53% of the circumference of the bust is equal to the circumference of the thigh.
5. For the girth of the neck, you need to take 37% of the girth of the chest.
6. The circumference of the biceps is about 36% of the circumference of the chest.
7. The girth for the lower leg is slightly less than 34%.
8. The girth of the forearm should be equal to 29% of the girth of the chest.
But not all physical data will exactly correspond to these ratios, the numbers have an average, average value.
A few more options for the ratio of height and weight
- The physique is considered ideal if the waist circumference is 25 cm less than the circumference of the hips, and the circumference of the hips is approximately equal to the circumference of the chest.
- The circumference of the waist should be equal to "height in centimeters - 100". That is, a woman with a height of 172 cm will be folded proportionally if the waist circumference is 72 cm, the circumference of the hips and waist is about 97 cm, that is, if she wears a clothing size of 48.
- If the circumference of the hips is less than the circumference of the chest, and the circumference of the waist is less than the circumference of the hips by 20 cm, then such a figure is called an "apple". If the chest circumference is less than the hip circumference, and the waist circumference is 30 cm or more less than the hip circumference, this is a pear-shaped figure.
- For women and girls of average height - from 165 to 175 cm - this observation turned out to be fair. Their waist circumference in centimeters is approximately equal to their weight in kilograms. One kilogram of weight loss gives a decrease in the waist by one centimeter.
As you can see, there are many ways to calculate the optimal ratio of your height and body weight, depending on a variety of factors. But no matter how you do the calculations, the main thing is that your weight is COMFORTABLE for yourself. So that you can easily and freely feel in your own body, love yourself and enjoy life to the fullest! - without getting depressed from the fact that during the calculations you (and suddenly!) found out an “overabundance” or “lack” of kilograms.published
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How much should you weigh?
❧ The most important indicator of human health- normal weight and its stability, maintained for a long time.
If your lifestyle is correct and healthy, then your weight will be close to ideal and will easily be maintained within the normal range.
An unhealthy lifestyle leads to changes in body weight (more often weight increases), after which various diseases begin.
Body weight (weight) is an integral assessment of the degree of metabolism, energy and information processes in the human body.
❧ Weight regulation is the regulation of all processes in the body.
To estimate the weight in each house there should be a floor household scale. This simple device will bring you undoubted benefits. Currently, in stores you can buy floor scales of domestic and foreign production, simple mechanical and electronic. It's easy to take your first step to the scale - a step to health.
Control weighing is best done in the morning before breakfast, after the toilet, morning exercises and shower. It is advisable to have a minimum of clothing. Before weighing, it is necessary to place the balance on a flat place on the floor, check the zero setting. It is necessary to stand on the scales in a stable position, with two legs located symmetrically with respect to the center of the scales and their edges. After calming down the pointer of the scales, read off the indications on the pointer and the scale of the scales. Remember the result, and when you get off the scale, write down the date and your weight on a check sheet.
To control the state of health, it is quite enough to weigh once a week, for example, on Sunday. Daily weighing makes sense only if you start a fairly intense struggle with being overweight.
Now let's find out what is normal and ideal weight.
Normal weight is considered to be determined by the formula: human height (in cm) - 100.
However, this value is only an approximate maximum guideline.
It is necessary to strive for a lower weight value, called ideal, the value of which takes into account corrections for gender, age and body type.
An approximate guide value for ideal weight can be determined from the normal value by subtracting 10% of this value for men and 15% for women.
Here are the values of the ideal weight of men and women.
Ideal weight for a man
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Notes:
1. The first value of the ideal weight corresponds to the calculated value, the second to the corrected value for the light body type, the third for the average body type, the fourth for the heavy body type.
2. An approximate figure for each weight for height not listed in the table can be obtained by averaging the values of the two values \u200b\u200bgiven.
3. Adjusted ideal weight values are based on the minimum weight level. This is indeed the ideal to strive for.
4. In reality, for each body type, there is a spread in the ideal weight values.
5. Many people prefer to record the results of regular weighing in a special diary, which indicates the dates of weighing and weight indicators.
6. The tables in this chapter are examples. You should not try to necessarily reach the minimum limits of your weight. The limit of your own weight must be chosen for yourself so that you feel energy and strength in yourself.
And now, according to the table, we find out how much weight a man with a height of 180 cm can have.
Such a man can have a normal weight of 80 kg, an ideal calculated weight of 72 kg, for a light type, the adjusted weight is 63–67 kg, for an average type, 66–72 kg, for a heavy type, 70–79 kg.
In addition, according to the results of regular weighing, you can always draw conclusions about the state of your health.
It's great when at 20 and at 70 people keep their ideal weight.
❧ Maintaining an ideal weight for many years means that a person adheres to the right lifestyle, all physiological processes in the body are normal and the person is healthy.
A sharp weight loss or a sharp weight gain with the same diet or with an increased diet due to a sudden incomprehensible need for additional nutrition and a sharply aggravated appetite can only mean one thing: there are violations of control processes in the body. A serious illness has set in.
❧ The tendency to a sharp change in weight is a signal that it is time to consult a doctor to find out the specific reason.
SHARP WEIGHT LOSS can occur with oncological diseases, diabetes, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, lung diseases, helminthiasis and other serious diseases.
RAPID WEIGHT SET can be observed with endocrine diseases, with the accumulation of fluid in the body as a result of heart and kidney diseases, and in other cases.
But a gradual increase in weight, not caused by any diseases, is observed in those people who like to eat tasty, a lot, often and do not burden themselves with any significant load. For example, after an active vacation, a person loses weight and feels vigorous and strong. And when vacations are reduced to just heavy meals, lying on the couch watching TV all day and long sleep, a person gains weight and feels lethargic.
Excess weight, recorded by you when weighing, accumulated as a result of excessive nutrition and lack of sufficient physical activity, can only mean one thing: goodbye to health. No matter how tasty it was to eat, you will have to pay with your health a little earlier or a little later.
You can also assess your condition using the GROWTH-WEIGHT INDEX.
You need to know exactly your height and weight.
To calculate this index, you need to multiply your body weight (in kg) by 100, and then divide the resulting product by your height (in cm).
An index significantly lower than 37 may be in patients with malnutrition caused by various diseases that affect metabolism, or with insufficient and malnutrition for a long time.
The normal ratio between height and weight is expressed by a number that lies in the range of the index from 37 to 40. This is the ideal to which one must strive.
❧ If the height-weight index exceeds 40, then you have too much weight for your height..
Another way to check your status is to use the END index. Measure your waist and hips with a flexible meter. Divide the first number by the second. If the index for a man is more than 0.95 and more than 0.85 for a woman, then there are problems with being overweight.
It is even easier to determine the presence of excess fat using a pinch test. Grab a fold of skin on the abdomen with a pinch. If the fat fold is more than 2.5 cm, then you have problems with being overweight.
Another easy way to check your physical condition is to take a critical look in the mirror. Undress in front of a mirror. Look: do you have significant fat folds that spoil your figure? Stand up straight. Tilt your head. Can you see your lower belly? Stand up straight and try to lightly press your back against the door. If your body touches the door at five points (back of the head, shoulder blades, buttocks, calves and heels) or three points, then this is normal. If, with a straight body position, you manage to touch the door only with your buttocks, then there are problems with being overweight.
When you are unable to regularly check your weight due to lack of time, you should pay attention to how your clothes fit. If the clothes are getting tighter and tighter, the belt has to be spaced out, you have to buy larger clothes, then you have a problem with being overweight.
If your clothes are becoming more and more loose, hanging on you, having to buy a smaller dress size, and you lead a normal lifestyle in terms of nutrition and physical activity, then you should definitely consult a doctor. Sudden weight loss can be caused by a serious illness.
Scales can help some people in the fight against excess weight, while others will only get in the way. Such people get hung up on the readings of the scales during daily weighing and get upset if the arrow stays in place or moves too slowly to the left. A person begins to inspire himself that he can’t do anything and that he needs to stop fighting. In fact, you need to think about what actions you can effectively reduce your weight.
All women dream of their ideal weight. Rivers of information in the form of all sorts of advertisements for drugs promising a slim and beautiful body, fashion magazines and shows that extol the slim models, create a common notion that beauty can only have a physical form. Long gone are the women of the era of Rubens with their luxurious magnificent forms. But in addition to physical attractiveness, a woman's health plays a huge role.
Women's weight and health
For women, excess fat in the abdomen carries a greater health risk than excess fat in the thighs. This can provoke high blood pressure, predisposition to diabetes and early development of coronary heart disease. There is a lot of controversy about what a woman's weight should be. But a clear argument is that a beautiful woman is, first of all, a healthy and happy woman. And her weight plays an important role in this.
Methods for calculating ideal weight
For a rather long period of time, Brock's formula was used to calculate the ideal body weight. This is an accessible way for everyone to calculate the ideal weight for a specific height and age. Everything is quite simple, it is enough to know the height, weight of a woman: subtract the number 100 from the height in centimeters and there will be an ideal weight. But such a formula is more suitable for calculating weight for women 40-50 years old. For 20-30 year old ladies, the ideal weight will be 10-12% less, and for ladies over 50 years old, the number increases by 5-7%.
Now various formulas and tables are used more, which also take into account the physique. To find out how much weight corresponds to the ideal weight in terms of medicine, you should calculate BMI using the formula: body weight in kg divided by height in meters squared B / (P * P). For example: height - 180 cm, weight - 75 kg.
It turns out: 75 / (1.8 * 1.8) = 23.1.
In addition, BMI is affected by gender, body type, and age. It turns out that over the years, the composition of the human body, as well as the mass of muscle and adipose tissue, changes. Therefore, new formulas have arisen that take into account the age-related features of the human physique. First, BMI is calculated using the formula: height in centimeters divided by weight in kilograms squared. Then, to calculate BMI by age, you should use an age adjustment.
How to calculate BMI by age and physique?
Considering the woman's age, the ideal BMI looks like this:
- from 19 to 24 years old - 19.5;
- from 25 to 34 - 23.2;
- from 35 to 44 - 23.4;
- from 45 to 54 - 25.2;
- from 55 to 64 - 26;
- over 65 - 27.3.
If we consider the norms of BMI, then everything is very individual. It should be borne in mind that the norm for women depends on her age. At 25 and at 50, the ideal weight for a woman can be very different. The BMI table may not be correct for adolescents, the elderly, pregnant and lactating women, and athletes. This index is used for men and women from 20 to 65 years old.
Normal weight should have a number in the range of 18.5 - 25. If the index is below normal, there is a risk of a lack of nutrients needed by the body. An index from 25 to 29 signals overweight, and more than 30 indicates obesity. The more BMI is above normal, the sooner you need to start losing weight. This will not only lighten the body, but also reduce the risk of coronary disease, diabetes and hypertension. But not only height and age affect the ideal weight for a woman, the table also takes into account the type of physique of a woman, since fragile and large women have very different ideal weights.
Table of optimal weight for any physique
| Height (cm) | small build | Average build | Large physique |
| 147 | 46-50 | 49-55 | 54-59 |
| 150 | 47-51 | 50-56 | 54-61 |
| 153 | 47-52 | 51-57 | 55-62 |
| 155 | 48-53 | 52-59 | 57-64 |
| 157 | 49-55 | 53-60 | 58-65 |
| 160 | 50-56 | 55-61 | 59-67 |
| 163 | 52-58 | 56-63 | 61-68 |
| 165 | 53-59 | 58-64 | 62-70 |
| 168 | 54-60 | 59-65 | 64-72 |
| 170 | 56-62 | 60-67 | 65-74 |
| 173 | 57-63 | 62-68 | 66-76 |
| 175 | 59-64 | 63-69 | 68-77 |
| 178 | 60-66 | 64-71 | 69-78 |
| 180 | 61-67 | 66-72 | 70-80 |
| 183 | 63-68 | 67-73 | 72-81 |
To correctly show the ideal weight for a woman, the table must have a slight correction. This is an amendment for young girls.
For women aged 18-25, to calculate weight, subtract 0.45 kg for each year up to age 25.
Choosing an individual weight loss plan
The path to ideal weight is simple: to be in good shape, you should not overeat and move more. The main rule is no extremes and starvation. The number of calories burned daily depends on the level of physical activity. Therefore, depending on the daily caloric intake and physical activity, each woman has her own weight loss schedule in order to get the ideal weight. For a woman, the table below will be useful to calculate nutrition, taking into account the level of physical activity.
It follows from the table that a woman leading a moderately active lifestyle can consume about 1500 kcal per day without changing her weight. However, if you plan to lose weight, you will have to limit yourself. Practice shows that when the calorie content of the daily menu is reduced to 1200 kcal, weight is reduced gently, quickly, efficiently and without harm to health.
How to lose weight?
Having chosen your personal weight loss plan, you need to plan your diet daily, combining various types of foods in it: carbohydrates, proteins, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fats - so as not to exceed the allowable number of daily calories. The process of losing weight should be carried out gradually, changing the menu and increasing physical activity.
The most acceptable rate of weight loss is no more than 500-800 g per week. If body weight is reduced at a faster pace, there will be a risk of burning not only excess fat, but also muscle tissue. And muscles provide not only physical strength, but also metabolic rate. The more developed the muscles, the easier it is to keep the weight normal. To lose half a kilo of fat in a week, you need to give 3500 kcal more during this time than is accepted with food. You can eat less food, but by cutting down on the diet, it is difficult to preserve the necessary nutrients in it. It is much easier and more useful, gradually reducing the calorie content of food, to increase the physical activity of the body.
How does a woman's weight change?
Nutrition, as well as the norm of weight for women, can change throughout life. During pregnancy, a woman becomes heavier, especially in the last trimester. On average, during the period of bearing a child, she adds from 11 to 16 kg. In the first trimester, the energy needs of her body increase slightly, and then it is necessary for the body to receive an additional 300 kcal per day, including the necessary vitamins and minerals. Pregnancy and childbirth, as well as caring for a baby, require a huge expenditure of energy. Therefore, a young mother needs more nutrients, and therefore calories.
But all young mothers strive to regain their prenatal harmony and elegance as soon as possible. Nevertheless, it is better to wait with a diet, because breastfeeding and pregnancy deplete the reserves of vitamins and minerals, so a young mother should receive good nutrition, both for herself and for her child. When breastfeeding, it is recommended to increase the daily caloric intake by about 500 kcal, at least for a while, until the amount of milk is stabilized, and only then very gradually reduce the amount of calories consumed in order to lose weight.
7 rules for weight loss
Each woman chooses her most suitable way to lose weight, but there are basic rules for proper weight loss that cannot be neglected. Drink a glass of water before every meal. It helps to fill the stomach and avoid overeating. It is important to have breakfast. Otherwise, too much will be eaten at lunch. If you have no appetite early in the morning, you can take a light breakfast with you to work. Chewing food should be as long as possible: the slower the food is absorbed, the faster the feeling of hunger disappears. Don't eat on the go. Be sure to first sit down at the table, and then start eating.
You should go to the store only on a full stomach, buy products strictly according to the planned list, not allowing yourself extra sweets. Limit the intake of fatty foods, because fat has 2 times higher calorie content than proteins and carbohydrates. Other foods should be taken in moderation. Vegetables can be eaten without restrictions. If you want supplements, you should not take it right away, but wait 5-10 minutes, for sure the body will receive a signal of saturation and you can refrain from the supplement.
Ideal weight and psychological dependence
Every woman should approach the process of losing weight wisely, because many, having a normal body mass index, are unhappy with their appearance and strive to lose weight as much and as quickly as possible. You need to take into account all weight, age. It should be remembered that rapid weight loss leads to a weakening of the regenerative forces of the body, causing various pathological processes in it. And the problem of dissatisfaction with one's weight, first of all, is in the head and psychological attitude towards oneself beloved.