To determine which action needed (losing or gaining weight) to be in a healthy condition, one must consult on a height-weight chart and measurements of body fat, bones and muscles that make up the whole body.

Getting to Know The Height-Weight Chart
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The ratio of height to weight helps in determining if an individual is healthy. If someone is able to maintain the right weight, he/she is less likely to get obesity-related diseases. For individuals who are underweight, a necessary weight gain can be achived by consuming nutricious food and balanced diet.

Check below height-weight chart which shows the approximate weight a person should have to be healthy.

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Using the chart, the Body Mass Index (or DMI) can be calculated. Total body fat can be maeasured from BMI. It will be much relief to have a weight within the ideal range. Through these, an overweight can see it for him/herself that cutting out drinks and foods high in sugar and fat is necessary to avoid serious illnesses.

Hypertension, type-2 diabetes, and heart disease can be easily avoided just by keeping a healthy weight. It’s important to see a doctor if losing weight is necesarry but attempts in doing so always failed.