At some point, most people have attempted to lose weight or know someone who has. This is largely influenced by societal perceptions of an “ideal” weight, often shaped by media, including social media, TV, and magazines. However, the concept of Ideal Body Weight (IBW) was originally developed for medical purposes—specifically, to determine appropriate drug dosages. These formulas were never designed to reflect how a person should look at a given weight. Research has shown that certain medications are better metabolized based on IBW rather than total body weight. Today, IBW is also widely used in sports, where weight classification plays a key role.
How Much Should I Weigh?
At some point, most people have attempted to lose weight or know someone who has. This is largely influenced by societal perceptions of an “ideal” weight, often shaped by media, including social media, TV, and magazines. However, the concept of Ideal Body Weight (IBW) was originally developed for medical purposes—specifically, to determine appropriate drug dosages. These formulas were never designed to reflect how a person should look at a given weight. Research has shown that certain medications are better metabolized based on IBW rather than total body weight. Today, IBW is also widely used in sports, where weight classification plays a key role.