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If a man\u2019s waist circumference exceeds 90 cm, or a woman\u2019s is more than 80 cm, it may indicate a high risk of obesity-related complications, even if their BMI appears normal<\/h2>\n
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BMI is a standard method to assess weight-height balance.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Maintaining a healthy balance between height and weight is not just about appearance, it\u2019s a key indicator of overall health. Medical science has long relied on a standard method to assess this balance: the Body Mass Index, or BMI. However, experts say that while BMI offers a helpful guideline, it doesn\u2019t paint the full picture, especially for South Asian body types.<\/p>\n

\u201cBody balance is essential for any person to be healthy. If the right ratio increases, everything is fine. If the wrong ratio increases, then it is a call for disease,” said experts.<\/p>\n

As people grow, their height and weight tend to increase until a point when height plateaus. If the body continues gaining weight disproportionately, or loses it drastically, it could signal an underlying health imbalance.<\/p>\n

Understanding BMI<\/h2>\n

BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a widely used method to determine whether a person\u2019s weight is appropriate for their height. According to Medical News Today, the formula is simple:<\/p>\n

BMI = Weight (kg) \/ Height\u00b2 (meters)<\/p>\n

For instance, if a person weighs 70 kg and is 6 feet tall, the calculation would look like this:<\/p>\n

Height in metres = 1.83<\/p>\n

BMI = 70 \/ (1.83 \u00d7 1.83) = 20.90<\/p>\n

A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy. A score below 18.5 signals underweight, while a BMI above 25 may suggest overweight or obesity.<\/p>\n

But here\u2019s where the Indian perspective complicates things.<\/p>\n

BMI Doesn\u2019t Tell The Whole Story<\/h2>\n

While BMI is a helpful starting point, it\u2019s not always accurate, especially for Indians. \u201cBMI does not measure belly fat, on the other hand belly fat is the most dangerous type of obesity,” experts caution. Recognising this, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recommended going a step further, measuring abdominal fat.<\/p>\n

If a man\u2019s waist circumference exceeds 90 cm, or a woman\u2019s is more than 80 cm, it may indicate a high risk of obesity-related complications, even if their BMI appears normal.<\/p>\n

What Should You Weigh? A Height-Wise Reference<\/h2>\n

Below is a weight range chart to help assess what your approximate weight should be for your height. The left column shows height, while the next two columns indicate ideal weight ranges for women and men, respectively.<\/p>\n

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Height<\/strong><\/td>\nWomen (kg)<\/strong><\/td>\nMen (kg)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
137 cm \/ 4\u20196″<\/td>\n28.5 \u2013 34.9<\/td>\n28.5 \u2013 34.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
147 cm \/ 4\u203210″<\/td>\n36.4 \u2013 44.9<\/td>\n38.5 \u2013 46.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
152 cm \/ 5\u20320″<\/td>\n40.8 \u2013 49.9<\/td>\n43.1 \u2013 53.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
160 cm \/ 5\u20323″<\/td>\n47.2 \u2013 57.6<\/td>\n50.8 \u2013 61.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
165 cm \/ 5\u20325″<\/td>\n51.2 \u2013 62.6<\/td>\n55.3 \u2013 68.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
168 cm \/ 5\u20326″<\/td>\n53.0 \u2013 64.8<\/td>\n58.0 \u2013 70.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
170 cm \/ 5\u20327″<\/td>\n55.3 \u2013 67.6<\/td>\n60.3 \u2013 73.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
173 cm \/ 5\u20328″<\/td>\n57.1 \u2013 69.8<\/td>\n63.0 \u2013 76.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
175 cm \/ 5\u20329″<\/td>\n59.4 \u2013 72.6<\/td>\n65.3 \u2013 79.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
178 cm \/ 5\u203210″<\/td>\n61.2 \u2013 74.8<\/td>\n67.6 \u2013 83.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
180 cm \/ 5\u203211″<\/td>\n63.5 \u2013 77.5<\/td>\n70.3 \u2013 85.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
183 cm \/ 6\u20320″<\/td>\n65.3 \u2013 79.8<\/td>\n72.6 \u2013 88.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
188 cm \/ 6\u20322″<\/td>\n69.4 \u2013 84.8<\/td>\n77.5 \u2013 94.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
193 cm \/ 6\u20324″<\/td>\n73.5 \u2013 89.8<\/td>\n82.5 \u2013 100.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
195 cm \/ 6\u20325″<\/td>\n75.7 \u2013 92.5<\/td>\n84.8 \u2013 103.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

These numbers provide general guidance. The ideal weight can also vary based on muscle mass, bone density, lifestyle, and underlying health conditions.<\/p>\n

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