Many people want to know what is my normal healthy weight but it is different for different person .so the normal healthy weight for 6 foot tall 20 year old man is also different for different people ..
Obesity is determined by percentage of body fat and weight, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Having a large percentage of body fat, regardless of how much you weigh, is unhealthy. You could be of normal weight or underweight and still have an unhealthy amount of body fat. Being overweight means that you have a heavy weight, but not necessarily too much body fat. For example, people who are muscular weigh more than those who are not; their extra weight comes from muscle, not body fat.
According to NHLBI guidelines, an assessment of whether you are overweight involves using three key measures:
Body mass index (BMI)
Risk factors for diseases and conditions associated with obesity, which include high blood pressure, high level of LDL ("bad") cholesterol, high triglycerides, high blood sugar and smoking.
Body mass index
The first measurement to find out whether you are overweight or obese involves determining your body mass index, or BMI. To calculate your BMI, multiply your weight in pounds by 703, then divide by your height in inches. Then divide by your height in inches again.
BMI = ( Weight in Pounds ) X 703
(Height in inches) X (Height in inches)
For example, if you weigh 162 pounds and are 69 inches tall, your BMI is 23.9, or (162 x 703) ÷ (69 x 69), and is normal.
A BMI of 18.4 or below: Underweight
A BMI of 18.5 to 24.9: Normal
A BMI of 25 to 29.9: Overweight
A BMI of 30 or greater: Obese
For people who are considered obese or those who are overweight and have two or more risk factors, the NHLBI guidelines recommend losing weight.
Although BMI is a reliable indicator of total body fat, it does have some limits. It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others with a muscular build. It may underestimate body fat in older adults and in others who have lost muscle mass.
Abdominal fat/waist circumference
Another way to determine whether you are obese or overweight is to measure your abdominal fat, which can predict the risk for diseases associated with obesity. Determine your waist circumference by placing a measuring tape snugly around your waist. Your waist circumference is a good indicator of your abdominal fat. Your risk for obesity-related diseases increases with a waist measurement of more than 40 inches in men and more than 35 inches in women.
You should use your abdominal fat measurement along with your BMI to assess your risk. People who are overweight (BMI of 25 to 29.9), but don't have a large waist measurement and have fewer than two risk factors may need only to prevent additional weight gain rather than to lose weight.
If you are overweight and have other risk factors for obesity-related diseases, you should lose weight. If you are obese, you should lose weight even if you have no other risk factors.
A third way to determine whether you are obese or overweight is to have your skin fold thickness measured. This measurement, called anthropometry, is taken around the triceps, on the shoulder blades and on the hips. The results can determine whether your weight is from muscle or from fat.
The BMI method is generally preferred because BMI reflects a more accurate representation of total body fat compared with height and weight, the NHLBI says. For the best determination of whether you're at a healthy weight, talk to your health care provider. Your provider will take into account both your personal health and family history.