Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain important hormones. Women, especially those older than age 60, are more likely to have hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism upsets the normal balance of chemical reactions in your body.
The average weight of American women is as much as the average weight of American men in 1960, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 1960, the average American male weighed about 166.3 pounds, which was the average weight for American women in 2010 at 166.2 pounds, which marks about a 18.5 percent increase. The average weight for women in 1960 was 140 pounds, according to the CDC report. The average weight for men has also increased to 195.5 pounds, gaining almost 30 pounds, which is a 17.6 percent increase. Both men and women have also gained about an inch in height since the 1960s.
Average Weight and Height. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the average body weight for adult women ages 20 and older in the United States is 166.2 pounds. 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.