Description

Miller et al reported equations for estimating the ideal body weight of an adult.


Parameters:

(1) height in inches

(2) sex

 

ideal body weight for an adult male in kilograms =

= 56.2 + (1.41 * ((height in inches) - 60))

 

ideal body weight for an adult female in kilograms =

= 53.1 + (1.36 * ((height in inches) - 60))


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