| A person's weight is a highly personal matter, but here are
some guidelines SUPPLIED BY THE ACTUARIES OF LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES INTERESTED IN KNOWING
WHAT IS THE BEST WEIGHT FOR THE LONGEST AND HEALTHIEST LIFE, AND FOR MAXIMUM PROFITS
FOR THE INSURANCE COMPANY. By definition, obese means being 20 percent or more above one's ideal
weight. A person with an ideal weight of 120 pounds would be obese at 144 pounds or
more.
Overweight, on the other hand, usually means being 10 to 19
percent above one's ideal weight. Our hypothetical person with an ideal weight of 120
pounds would be overweight at 132 to 143 pounds.
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| For a man's ideal weight - allow 100 pounds for 5' of
height. Then add 6 pounds for each additional inch of height. The ideal weight
of a 5' 10" man would be 160 pounds.
For a woman's ideal weight - allow 106 pounds for 5' of
height. Then add 5 pounds for each additional inch of height. The ideal weight
of a 5' 5" woman would be 131 pounds.
The ideal weight for large and small boned people can be
adjusted. For large boned, add 5% to the above figures. Subtract 5% for small
boned people. Use the table below as a guide.
| Gender |
Wrist Measurement |
Class - Large or Small Boned |
| Men |
less than 6" |
Small Boned |
| Men |
greater than 7" |
Large Boned |
| Women |
less than 5.25" |
Small Boned |
| Women |
greater than 6" |
Large Boned |
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