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Ideal body weight estimates healthy weight ranges for height. It's used in clinical assessment and nutrition planning.
Przewodnik krok po kroku
- 1Devine formula (males): 50 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 60 inches
- 2Devine formula (females): 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg per inch over 60 inches
- 3Or BMI method: calculate weight for BMI 22-24
Rozwiązane przykłady
Wejście
Female, 168 cm (66 inches) tall
Wynik
IBW ≈ 45.5 + 2.3×6 ≈ 59.3 kg (130 lbs)
Healthy weight range estimate
Częste błędy do unikania
- ✕Applying IBW universally without considering body composition
- ✕Expecting patients to reach IBW as sole goal
Często zadawane pytania
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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