2007-03-13 05:43:48 · 7 answers · asked by E_J 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Obesity refers to an increase in total body fat. The easiest and most widely accepted method of determining whether you are obese is by measuring your Body Mass Index, or BMI. To calculate your BMI, follow these steps:
1. Multiply your weight in pounds by 705; divide by your height in inches; divide this number by your height in inches a second time.
2. You may also use an online BMI calculator at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Go to http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/.
A normal BMI = 18.5-24.9; overweight = 25.0-29.9; obese = 30 or greater; and morbidly obese = 40 or greater.
2007-03-13 06:01:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
between 120-145 for 5'5 is considered to be healthy. 150-160 is probably just a little chubby, 165 or more is considered to be fat and more then 180 would be obese.
You can check it out with a BMI calculator, but they're not always that accurate depending on how active you are
2007-03-13 05:47:02 · answer #2 · answered by toronto_leafs 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think 135 is a healthy weight without being over wieght, anything more than that could be considered chubby. Obese would probably be around 150+
But before taking any advice from yahoo members, see a doctor and they can make an educated determination.
2007-03-13 05:50:49 · answer #3 · answered by s..... 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
dont go over 145lbs that will be over weight and a BMI in the mid 20s.
You dont wantto go below 120 either so a rang from 121-144 is healthy.
2007-03-13 05:47:03 · answer #4 · answered by Juleette 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think 120-130 is chubby, 130-150 is fat, 150+ is obese
2007-03-13 05:46:18 · answer #5 · answered by F1reflyfan 4 · 0⤊ 7⤋
This depends on your bone structure.
2007-03-13 05:46:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anywhere past 95 lbs is majorly obese.
2007-03-13 05:47:12 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Bonanzas 3 · 0⤊ 9⤋