5ft8 and 209 pounds | BMI Calculator Male and Female BMI

Your BMI is 31.8

You are classified as obese class I.

If you are 5ft8 and 209 pounds, your BMI is 31.8.

What is a healthy weight for a 5ft8 and 209 pounds Male and Female?

If your BMI is 31.8, you are obese class I, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

If you are , your healthy BMI is between $20_and_$26. So you have to lose 44.6 pounds to reach a healthy BMI classification.

BMI ranges for 5ft8 height

If your height is 5ft8 and your weight 209 pounds pounds Male and Female, find your BMI classification below. You can also look at our BMI charts.

Height Weight Range Weight classification
5ft8 Below 122 pounds Underweight
5ft8 122 pounds - 164 pounds Healthy Weight
5ft8 164 pounds - 197 pounds Overweight
5ft8 197 pounds and above Obese

What are the health risks associated with BMI 31.8, obese class I?

The health risks associated with a BMI between 30 and 35.

BMI obesity class I is medically classified as a form of low obesity. Daily activities are much more intense and the risk of secondary diseases increases significantly, according to the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC).

The most common health risks associated with BMI obesity include:

  • High blood strain and excessive ldl cholesterol which can be threat elements for coronary heart disease.
  • Type 2 diabetes.
  • Breathing troubles, consisting of bronchial allergies and sleep apnea.
  • Joint troubles consisting of osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal discomfort.
  • Gallstones and gallbladder disease.

In addition to these health problems, obesity can also cause low self-esteem and depression.

Facts

Fact 1

34% of adults high school graduate are overweight in the US.

37% of adults college graduate are overweight in the US.

Fact 2

34% of adults with a salary between $50,000 - $74,999 are obese in the US.

37% of adults with a salary between $50,000 - $74,999 are overweight in the US.

Fact 3

32% of adults are obese in the US.

35% of adults are overweight in the US.


Is 209 pounds underweight for 5ft8 ?

No, 209 pounds is not underweight for someone who is 5ft8.

Is 209 pounds healthy weight for 5ft8 ?

No, 209 pounds is not healthy weight for someone who is 5ft8.

Is 209 pounds overweight for 5ft8 ?

No, 209 pounds is not overweight for someone who is 5ft8.

Is 209 pounds obese for 5ft8 ?

Yes, 209 pounds is obese for someone who is 5ft8.