04/11/2025
Knowing your ideal weight range helps reduce the risk of many health problems, and the Body Mass Index (BMI) is a common method used to estimate if your weight is in a healthy range for your height.
# # # Understanding Ideal Weight Range
- BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared:
- For most adults:
- BMI 18.5–24.9 is considered a healthy or "ideal" weight range.
- BMI below 18.5 is underweight.
- BMI 25–29.9 is overweight.
- BMI 30 or above is considered obese
# # # Steps for Patients
- Measure your height (in meters) and weight (in kilograms).
- Use the formula—or an online BMI calculator—to find your BMI.
- Compare your result with the BMI chart to check where you fall.
# # # Why Ideal Weight Matters
- Staying in the ideal weight range lowers risks of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and some cancers.
The poster visually presents these steps and the BMI chart, helping patients independently estimate if their weight is appropriate for their height.