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 whether an individual is healthy or not. Someone is unlikely to have obesity-related diseases if he/she is able to maintain the right weight. For people who are underweight, gaining more weight is also necessary and that can be achieved 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 (BMI) can be calculated. Total body fat can be maeasured from BMI. It’s most desirable to have an ideal weight. Through BMI calculation result, 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.

Remember that the initial defense against hypertension, type-2 diabetes and heart disease is to keep a healthy weight. It is important to consult a doctor if losing weight is need and attempts in doing so always fail.