You can use this table to see if you have the right weight for your height .
The size / weight table is only suitable for adult men and women. Not suitable for children or young people under 18 years.
If you want to check if your child is a healthy weight for your height , or if you are under 18 yourself , use the healthy weight BMI calculator , which is suitable for both adults and children.
The specific growth charts for children are included in the Red Book ( Book of the personal child health ) given to parents in most parts of England just before or after the birth of her son .
Interpretation of the size / weight chart
Remember that this card is only suitable for people over 18 years.
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underweight
If you are in the weight range , there are a number of possible reasons for this . Your doctor can help you get more and give help and advice. You can learn more adult reading underweight nutrition .
healthy Weight
If you are in this range means you're a healthy weight for your height. However, to stay healthy , it is always important to have a balanced diet and include physical activity in their daily lives . Adults should be active for at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes ) per week. To learn more about the benefits of exercise .
Being overweight , obese or very obese
If you are in one of these ranges , you are heavier than is healthy for someone of his stature . Being overweight puts you at higher risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. It is time to act. There is a lot of information, advice and support to NHS Choices can help you.
Losing weight has information and tips on achieving a healthy weight.
Food and feed containing information and advice on healthy eating .
Health and Fitness provides information on physical activity , including advice on how much exercise and how to load .
You can also talk to your doctor or practice nurse . They can offer advice on lifestyle changes , and can refer to a group of weight loss or to discuss other treatments. Learn more about how you can help your doctor.
This table is suitable for all adults?
This table is suitable for most people over 18. However, if you have a muscular structure that can not be right. This is because it has a lot of muscle you can put in the category of overweight or obese, even if you have low body fat . For example , professional rugby players can fall into the category of " obese" despite having very little body fat . However, this does not apply to most people .
In addition to BMI, waist circumference can provide information about your health. You can learn more about what is important to the body shape.