1 Finally, if you scientifically engineer a new substance or organism, your invention is eligible for a patent.  If your idea is an abstract theory that would be impossible to put into practice, you probably can't patent it.
The average U.S. womanâs height is 5 feet 3.8 inches tall. Based on body mass index and desirable body weight formulas, the average woman in the nation -- who is about 5-foot-4 -- weighs more than her desirable body weight. This increases her risk for developing chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.
The average height for young women was 5 feet 2 inches versus 5 feet 5 inches for young men. The heaviest group of men, on average, were in the 40-50 age range, with an average of 170 pounds, while women of that age group were also the heaviest, averaging 159 pounds.