For a 5'0" (152 cm) woman, the WHO/CDC healthy BMI range of 18.5–24.9 puts the target zone at about 95–128 lbs (43–58 kg).
Small frame trims the top of the range by ~7%. Large frame adds ~7%. Wrist-wrap test: thumb overlaps index = small; touches = medium; doesn't touch = large.
Age 65+ shifts the range 2–3% higher; a little extra reserve is protective in later life.
Keep your waist under 30 inches (half of 60). WHtR predicts cardiovascular risk better than BMI alone for shorter adults.
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