ANS, autonomic nervous system-the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands.
Underweight: Your BMI is less than 18.5. Healthy weight: Your BMI is 18.5 to 24.9. Overweight: Your BMI is 25 to 29.9. Obese: Your BMI is 30 or higher. The chart below shows examples of body mass indexes. The figure at which your height corresponds with your weight is your body mass index. To find yours, consult the chart, or use WebMD's BMI calculator.
Your Healthy Weight. You should aim for a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9, whether you're male or female. At 6 feet -- or 72 inches -- this means that your ideal weight range is about 140 to 183 pounds. However, it's still possible to fall in this range and have dangerous levels of body fat.