Friday, December 11, 2009

Friday December 11, 2009

Q: What is the easy (and quick) way of knowing ideal body weight at bedside?

Answer: Ideal weight can be calculated as follows:

  • Men = 106 lb for 5 feet in height plus 6 lb for each additional inch.
  • Women = 100 lb for 5 feet in height plus 5 lb for each additional inch.


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