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   The Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults uses the body mass index and waist circumference as indicators of health risk. This classification system is aligned with the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendations widely adopted internationally.

2. www.calculator.net › ideal-weight-calculatorIdeal Weight Calculator

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   This free ideal weight calculator estimates ideal healthy bodyweight based on age, gender, and height based on several popular formulas.

3. www.canada.ca › en › health-canadaCanadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults

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   A WC at or above 102 cm (40 in.) for men, and 88 cm (35 in.) for women, is associated with an increased risk of developing health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. The cut-off points are approximate, so a WC just below these values should also be taken seriously.

4. www.rush.edu › how-much-should-i-weighHow Much Should I Weigh? | RUSH

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   What's the best way to determine a healthy weight? Find out what your body mass index is by using our handy interactive BMI calculator, or use our height-weight chart to help you stay within the recommended range.

5. www.calculator.net › bmiBMI Calculator

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   A person who has a BMI prime less than 0.74 is classified as underweight; from 0.74 to 1 is classified as normal; greater than 1 is classified as overweight; and greater than 1.2 is classified as obese. The table below shows a person's weight classification based on their BMI prime:

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   These mathematically derived measurements are used by health professionals to correlate disease risk with populations of people and at the individual level. A clinician will take two measurements, one of weight and one of fat mass, in order to diagnose obesity.

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   What are the Canadian guidelines for body weight classification in adults?

   • The Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults uses the body mass index and waist circumference as indicators of health risk. This classification system is aligned with the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendations widely adopted internationally. This classification system is derived from population data.

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   What is the Canadian body weight classification system?

   • A: The Canadian body weight classification system uses the body mass index (BMI) and the waist circumference (WC) to assess the risk of developing health problems associated with overweight or underweight. The system is for use with adults age 18 years and over with the exception of pregnant and lactating women.

   Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults

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   What is a person's weight classification based on a BMI Prime?

   • A person who has a BMI prime less than 0.74 is classified as underweight; from 0.74 to 1 is classified as normal; greater than 1 is classified as overweight; and greater than 1.2 is classified as obese. The table below shows a person's weight classification based on their BMI prime:

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   How does the ideal weight calculator work?

   • The Ideal Weight Calculator computes ideal body weight (IBW) ranges based on height, gender, and age. The idea of finding the IBW using a formula has been sought after by many experts for a long time. Currently, there persist several popular formulas, and our Ideal Weight Calculator provides their results for side-to-side comparisons.

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   What factors affect the measurement of ideal weight?

   • Body frame size is another factor that can have a significant impact on the measurement of ideal weight. Body frame size is typically categorized as small, medium, or large boned. It is measured based on the circumference of a person's wrist in relation to their height, as shown below.

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   How do I calculate my ideal weight with the Devine formula?

   • All of the formulas have the same format of a base weight given a height of 5 feet with a set weight increment added per inch over the height of 5 feet. For example, if you are a 5'10" male estimating your ideal weight with the Devine formula, you would add (2.3 × 10) kg to 50 kg to get 73 kg, or ~161 lbs.

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8. www150.statcan.gc.ca › n1 › pubTable 1 Mean height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and ...

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   Table 1 Mean height, weight, body mass index (BMI) and prevalence of obesity, by collection method and sex, household population aged 18 to 79, Canada, 2008, 2007 to 2009, and 2005. View the most recent version.