The recommended healthy weight range for adults in the UK is typically determined using Body Mass Index (BMI). A healthy BMI is considered to be between 18.5 and 24.9. This range applies to most adult men and women. BMI is calculated based on height and weight to estimate body fat and related health risk. Being in this BMI range generally indicates a weight that is associated with lower risk of health problems such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. More specifically:
- A BMI below 18.5 is classified as underweight.
- A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy weight.
- A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is categorized as overweight.
- A BMI of 30 or above is classified as obese, indicating higher health risks.
Weight recommendations can also vary by height. For example, ideal body weight tables provide weight ranges based on height in feet or centimeters, helping people understand what weight might be appropriate for their height without going solely by BMI.
In summary, the amount someone should weigh in the UK depends on their height, and the best general guideline is to aim for a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 to be within a healthy weight range.
