Like many new parents, you might be wondering if your baby is growing at a healthy rate. Questions like, "What is the average newborn weight?" or "How much should a 1-year-old weigh?" are common ...

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 ...

Look at any class picture and you’ll see kids of the same age in all shapes and sizes. Some kids look small next to their peers, while others literally stand head and shoulders above their classmates.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used method to measure whether a person’s weight is appropriate for their height. The formula is simple: BMI = Weight (kg) ÷ Height² (m²) Example: 70 kg, 6 feet tall ...

Katherine Tallmadge, M.A., R.D., is a registered dietitian, author of "Diet Simple: 195 Mental Tricks, Substitutions, Habits & Inspirations" (LifeLine Press, 2011) and a frequent national commentator ...

It’s the main calculation used to assess healthy body weight and helps determine eligibility for in-demand GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. It’s also imprecise at best, misleading at worst, say doctors.

Nick Fuller works for the University of Sydney and RPA Hospital and has received external funding for projects relating to the treatment of overweight and obesity. He is the author and founder of the ...