Add a pound and the same person has a BMI of 25 and is considered overweight. At 170 pounds this person has a BMI of 40 and is considered obese. Someone 6 feet tall and 180 pounds would have a BMI of 24.4 and would be obese at 230 pounds. The National Institutes of Health has a BMI calculator online here.May 5, 2016
Is 170 a good weight?
The World Health Organization defines “normal” BMI as 18.5-24.9. ... Add a pound and the same person has a BMI of 25 and is considered overweight. At 170 pounds this person has a BMI of 40 and is considered obese.May 5, 2016
What is a good weight for 170?
The healthy weight range is actually broader than many people think it is. For example, a person who is 170 cm (5'7") tall has an ideal weight range of 118 lbs. to 159 lbs. (53.5 kg to 72.3 kg).