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What Is BMI For 5'10" And Weigh 170 Pound Person?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Question: I am 5'10" and weigh 170 pounds. what is my BMI?? How do u convert to pounds? Lastly, how many pounds overweight does it take to be considered obese....not fat?
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Karanwal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Your BMI of 24.5 means that your weight is Normal Detailed Answer: Hi friend, Thanks for your query. The information required by you is as follows :- * 1 kg = 2.20462 pounds. * Formula to convert lbs. into Kg. Kg = Pounds/2.20462 Your weight in Kg = 77.11 kg * Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness. * The Formula to calculate BMI = Weight (in Kg)/square of height (in meters). * Your BMI = 77.11 / square of 1.77 (height in meters) Your BMI is 24.5, indicating your weight is in the Normal category for adults of your height. For your height, a normal weight range would be from 129 to 174 pounds. * CLASSIFICATION OF OBESITY:- Overweight = BMI between 25 to 29 Obesity = BMI of 30 or more. Hence, you would considered as overweight if your weight is up to 91kg (200.6 pounds). Beyond that is considered as obesity. Hope I have addressed your concerns to your complete satisfaction and you find my response helpful and informative. I will be happy to answer further queries, if any. Take care, Col (Dr.) Rakesh Karanwal
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What Is BMI For 5'10" And Weigh 170 Pound Person?

Brief Answer: Your BMI of 24.5 means that your weight is Normal Detailed Answer: Hi friend, Thanks for your query. The information required by you is as follows :- * 1 kg = 2.20462 pounds. * Formula to convert lbs. into Kg. Kg = Pounds/2.20462 Your weight in Kg = 77.11 kg * Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness. * The Formula to calculate BMI = Weight (in Kg)/square of height (in meters). * Your BMI = 77.11 / square of 1.77 (height in meters) Your BMI is 24.5, indicating your weight is in the Normal category for adults of your height. For your height, a normal weight range would be from 129 to 174 pounds. * CLASSIFICATION OF OBESITY:- Overweight = BMI between 25 to 29 Obesity = BMI of 30 or more. Hence, you would considered as overweight if your weight is up to 91kg (200.6 pounds). Beyond that is considered as obesity. Hope I have addressed your concerns to your complete satisfaction and you find my response helpful and informative. I will be happy to answer further queries, if any. Take care, Col (Dr.) Rakesh Karanwal