The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine, found in many foods, and convert it into thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid cells are the only cells in the body which can absorb iodine. These cells combine iodine and the amino acid tyrosine to make T3 and T4. T3 and T4 are then released into the blood stream and are transported throughout the body where they control metabolism (conversion of oxygen and calories to energy).
A chart of average weight of women at various ages, in pounds and kilograms. The average female American womens weight is somewhere between 60 to 72 kilograms, depending on age.( for white females* in this table). Created by Steven B. Halls, MD, FRCPC and John Hanson, MSc.
What is the normal BMI for a woman? The normal BMI for a woman ranges between 18.5 and 24.9 If the body mass index measurement comes out to less than 18.5, the woman is considered underweight. A BMI that is 25 or higher indicates that the person is overweight and anything above 30 is obese. Calculate your BMI now!