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

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   Weight : Normal: Overweight: Obese: 4' 10" 91 to 118 lbs. 119 to 142 lbs. 143 to 186 lbs. 4' 11" 94 to 123 lbs. 124 to 147 lbs. 148 to 193 lbs. 5' 97 to 127 lbs. 128 to 152 lbs. 153 to 199 lbs. 5' 1" 100 to 131 lbs. 132 to 157 lbs. 158 to 206 lbs. 5' 2" 104 to 135 lbs. 136 to 163 lbs. 164 to 213 lbs. 5' 3" 107 to 140 lbs. 141 to 168 lbs. 169 to ...

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › weightWeight Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   weight: [noun] the amount that a thing weighs. the standard or established amount that a thing should weigh. one of the classes into which contestants in a sports event are divided according to body weight. poundage required to be carried by a horse in a handicap race.

3. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 323446How much should I weigh for my height and age?

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   • How Much Should You Weigh For Your Age?
   • How Do I Determine My Ideal Weight?
   • What Is A Good Weight For A 5′ 4″ Female?

   Body mass index (BMI) measurements do nottake into account a person’s age. Therefore, based on BMI, it is not possible to suggest an ideal weight for a person’s age. Rather, a person’s ideal BMI is based on their weight and height.

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   One methoda person can use to determine their ideal weight is body mass index (BMI) measurements. This involves dividing a person’s weight (in kilograms) by the square of their height (in meters) to arrive at a BMI score.

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   According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, a good weight for a person who is 5 foot (ft) 4 inches (in) tall ranges from 110–140 pounds (lbs).

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   Weight definition: the amount or quantity of heaviness or mass; amount a thing weighs.. See examples of WEIGHT used in a sentence.

5. www.healthline.com › nutrition › how-much-should-i-weighWhat Makes a Healthy Weight? Understanding Body Weight

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   Dec 20, 2023 · The CDC notes that a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is a healthy body weight range. That said, it’s important to note that BMI doesn’t take into account many factors that may contribute to healthy ...

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6. www.healthline.com › health › how-much-should-iWhat’s the Ideal Weight for My Height and Age? - Healthline

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   Nov 27, 2018 · Find your height (inches) in the left-hand column. Scan across the row to find your weight (pounds). Scan upward to the top of the column to find the corresponding BMI number for that height and ...

7. www.webmd.com › obesity › healthy-weightHealthy Weight & Weight Management: BMI, Measurement, Tips ...

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   Jan 5, 2023 · You’ll need to cut your calories by 500 to 1,000 calories a day to lose that 1-2 pounds per week. For movement: Aim for at least 2.5 hours of aerobic exercise (like brisk walking) every week ...

8. Dictionary

   Weight

   /wāt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a body's relative mass or the quantity of matter contained by it, giving rise to a downward force; the heaviness of a person or thing: "he was at least 175 pounds in weight" Similar heavinessmassloadburdenpressureforcepoundagetonnageinformal:avoirdupois
   • ▪ the force exerted on the mass of a body by a gravitational field.
   • ▪ the quality of being heavy: "as he came upstairs the boards creaked under his weight"
   • ▪ a unit or system of units used for expressing how much an object or quantity of matter weighs: "weights and measures"
   • 2. a piece of metal known to weigh a definite amount and used on scales to determine how heavy an object or quantity of a substance is.
   • ▪ a heavy object, especially one being lifted or carried: "be careful when lifting a heavy weight"
   • ▪ a heavy object used to give an impulse or act as a counterweight in a mechanism.
   • ▪ a heavy object propelled by a shot-putter.
   • ▪ blocks or discs of metal or other heavy material used in weightlifting or weight training.
   • ▪ the amount that a jockey is expected or required to weigh, or the amount that a horse can easily carry.
   • 3. the ability of someone or something to influence decisions or actions: "a recommendation by the committee will carry great weight" Similar influenceforceleverageswaymuscleteethimportancesignificanceconsequencevaluesubstancepowerauthorityprestigeinformal:cloutbeefpull
   • ▪ the importance attached to something: "individuals differ in the weight they attach to various aspects of a job"
   • ▪ a factor associated with one of a set of numerical quantities, used to represent its importance relative to the other members of the set.
   • 4. the surface density of cloth, used as a measure of its quality.

   verb

   • 1. hold (something) down by placing a heavy object on top of it: "a mug half filled with coffee weighted down a stack of papers"
   • ▪ make (something) heavier by attaching a heavy object to it, especially so as to make it stay in place: "the jugs were covered with muslin veils weighted with colored beads"
   • 2. attach importance or value to: "speaking, reading, and writing should be weighted equally in the assessment"
   • ▪ be planned or arranged so as to put a specified person, group, or factor in a position of advantage or disadvantage: "the balance of power is weighted in favor of the government"
   • ▪ multiply the components of (an average) by factors to take account of their importance.
   • 3. assign a handicap weight to (a horse).
   • 4. treat (a fabric) with a substance to make it seem thicker and heavier.

   Word Origin Old English(ge)wiht, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wicht and German Gewicht. The form of the word has been influenced by weigh1.

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