Ideal weight of the person shows the healthy weight that should be based on height, age and gender.
The most commonly used criterion for calculating ideal weight is body mass index. If the body weight is 20% higher than expected, it increases the risk of many diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, hyperlipidemia, and Type 2 diabetes.
It is calculated with different formulas for men and women separately.
For Women : 45,5 + 2,3 X (Height in inches - 60)
For Men :
50 + 2,3 X (Height in inches - 60)