Matsuzawa et al used the body mass index associated with the lowest morbidity to determine the ideal body weight for middle-aged Japanese adults.
Patient selection: Japanese adult from 30 to 59 years of age.
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Sex
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BMI with lowest mortality
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female
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21.9
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male
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22.2
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ideal body weight for male in kilograms =
= 22.2 * ((body height in meters)^2)
ideal body weight for female in kilograms =
= 21.9 * ((body height in meters)^2)
general equation for ideal body weight in kilograms =
= 22 * ((body height in meters)^2)
