This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. When it comes to achieving a healthy body weight, some men ...

The average American woman weighs about 170 pounds and stands about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. But it's important to remember that these averages are mathematical calculations. They don't represent what's ...

The novel metabolic predictor emphasizes central adiposity, while integrating metabolites and other measures of metabolic ...

What Is the Average Weight for Women? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re looking for straight answers, here they are: The average weight for women in the U.S.

A critical look at metabolically healthy obesity and metabolically unhealthy normal weight—and what they mean for evidence-based, weight-inclusive care.

The average weight for women in the U.S. is around 170 pounds. Factors like diet, exercise, and sleep impact weight and overall health. Setting realistic, personalized goals helps maintain health and ...

If you're tall enough to stand out in a crowd, you're probably aware of your tallness – maybe even self-conscious about it. But imagine that you're in a room full of basketball players. Suddenly, you ...

The number of people classified as having a "healthy weight" is the lowest in nearly 15 years. (Getty Images) Talk around weight in the United States has reached a fever pitch thanks to the popularity ...

Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, Vol. 36 (2017), pp. 1-10 (10 pages) Background: Central obesity (CO) confers a significant threat on the cardio-metabolic health of individuals, ...