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Ideal body weight estimates healthy weight ranges for height. It's used in clinical assessment and nutrition planning.

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  1. 1Devine formula (males): 50 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 60 inches
  2. 2Devine formula (females): 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 60 inches
  3. 3Or BMI method: calculate weight for BMI 22-24

ସମାଧାନ ହୋଇଥିବା ଉଦାହରଣ

ଇନପୁଟ୍
Female, 168 cm (66 inches) tall
ଫଳ
IBW ≈ 45.5 + 2.3×6 ≈ 59.3 kg (130 lbs)
Healthy weight range estimate

ଏଡ଼ାଇବା ଯୋଗ୍ୟ ସାଧାରଣ ଭୁଲ

  • Applying IBW universally without considering body composition
  • Expecting patients to reach IBW as sole goal

ବାରମ୍ବାର ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା

Is IBW just for normal BMI?

It's more complex in muscular individuals (high BMI with low body fat) or very obese (goal weight different).

How should IBW be used clinically?

Guide, not target; individual factors (muscle mass, genetics) mean exact match isn't needed.

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