Adults:

1. Simple method*

Men: 47.7 kg (106 lb) for first 150 cm (5 ft) of height. Add 2.7 kg (6 lb) for each additional 2.5 cm (1 in.). (Variance of 10% allowed for large or small frame)

Women: 45 kg (100 lb) for first 150 cm (5 ft) of height. Add 2.25 kg (5 lb) for each additional 2.5 cm (1 in.)

2. Broca’s Index^†

Height in cm – 100 = optimum body weight in kg

3. Nomogram^‡

Children:

Growth chart (Wetzel, Iowa or Stuart)*: Height and weight must be charted every 3 mo on continuum. Most children remain in same growth percentile throughout childhood if adequate calories and appropriate insulin therapy provided.