Weight Chart

When finding your healthy weight on a weight chart take into account that everyone has different body types and develops at different paces. A great calculation to use is BMI (body mass index). It shows how much body fat a person has based on their weight and height. There is a different BMI chart for guys and girls under age 20. There is a simple and easy to use BMI chart for teens at this web address: http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/weight_height.html# All you will need is your accurate weight and height, birth date, and of course your gender (male or female). An adult BMI calculator can be found on this website: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ This will tell you if you are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese with links to controlling you weight and great recipes.