A  study was released from the National Center of Health Statistics on the average weight of an American Woman, at 164.7 pounds and for a man 190 pounds. Measured average height, weight, waist circumference and BMI for Adults ages 20 years and over with adults of 45-64 years old caring the bulk of the weight.

Increase of weight over the years compared to other countries comes from the influence and consumption of more calories in processed, junk and fast foods.  Additionally, the lack of movement or exercise are contributing factors to obesity on the rise, among all Americans, despite the gender or age of the individual.

Average American Adult Female:
Height : 5″4″ inches or 160 centimeters
Weight : 164.7 pounds or 74.70 Kilograms
Waist circumference: 36.5 inches or 91.25 centimeters
Body Mass Index (BMI 18-24 healthy): 28

Normal averages for a women that is  5′ 4″ inches tall should way 130 pounds.  However, a range of 116-145 pounds is considered also normal based on bone structure.

The average male’s health statistics are as follows
Average American Adult Male:
Height (inches): 5′ 9″ or 173.25 centimeters
Weight (pounds): 191 pounds or 86.6 Kilograms
Waist circumference (inches): 39.0 inches or 97.5 centimeters
Body Mass Index (BMI 18-24 healthy): 28

Interestingly, the BMI for both men and women are the same.  Should the BMI be addressed?

1.  Both DNA and Hormones play a role in how one gains or loses weight.  This is evident with the aging process and such diseases as hypo or hyper thyroidism.
2. Additionally, a specific gene can now be determined and linked to obesity.  However, a two year dietary plan can be implemented to curve the palate and adapt a new way of meal preparation and daily intake for an individual.
   

   Body type depends on Ethnicity. Weight distribution is determined by dietary intake and amount of exercise

You should know that BMI is addressed in a Doctors or Dietitians office based on bone structure for diverse builds: petite, medium and large.

Determining weight for women follows a set equation.

1.  5′ = 100 pounds
2.  for each inch over or under 5 feet is 5 pounds ( 5 in. x 5 =25 pounds)
3. 15 pounds on either side of the final number is a health cushion and should not be exceeded or underachieved.
4. 10 % is added or deleted for body type
5. Large frame woman; 5’5″= 125 lb.’s + 12.5 lb.’s (10 % added for large)= 137.5 lb.’s +15 lb.’s (allotment) = 152.5 lbs
6. Petite frame woman; 5’5″= 125 lb.’s - 12.5 lb.’s (10 % reduced for petite)= 112.5 lb.’s +15 lb.’s (allotment) = 127.5 lbs

Body types are determined by Ethnicity Weight distribution depends on dietary intake & amount of exercise

For a man the same rules would apply except the starting point is different

1. 5′=106 pounds
2. Each inch over 5 feet is 6 pounds ( 5 in. x 9 = 54 pounds)
3. Each inch under 5 feet, reduce 5 lb’s (58″ 106 lb.’s – 10′ lb’s = 96 lb’s +15 lb’s (allotment) =111 lb’s)
4. 15 pounds on either side of the final number is a health cushion and should not be exceeded or underachieved.
5. 10 % is added or deleted for body type
6. Large frame man; 5’9″= 160 lb.’s + 16 lb.’s (10 % added for large)= 176 lb.’s +15 lb.’s (allotment) = 191 lb.’s
7. Petite frame man; 5’9″= 160 lb.’s - 16 lb.’s (10 % reduced for petite)= 160 lb.’s - 15 lb.’s (allotment) = 145 lbs

Eat Know How’s objective is to provide the reader an understanding in “Knowing the Healing Power of Food”.  Making a few dietary changes by implementing EKH Recipes on a daily basis are packed with nutrients, tried and proven in EKH’s Cooking Classes.

Take time to browse articles on The Benefits of Lemon Water. Match up Recipes to Cholesterol and Triglyceride Reducing Foods. Lastly, learn how to modify salt in recipes by Using Herbs and Spices; Substitute the Salt Shaker

Check with your Doctor or Dietitian to confirm and advice on a plan to reduce food intake and advice on nutritional intake that is right for your. Read more on which Natural Appetite Suppressants to use, providing a feeling of fullness and nourishes your body.

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By Kim Crocker-Scardicchio

Literature Research

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/bodymeas.htm

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/bmi_tbl.htm

http://www.dietarysoftware.com/webmanual/1-bee.htm