title: The Metropolitan Height-Weight Tables: perspectives for use.
abstract: It must be remembered that ideal body weight is an abstract rather than an absolute concept. Height-weight tables are merely gross estimates. Nutrition is a multifaceted issue, as is client assessment, especially in the area of weight management. Health care professionals should use height-weight tables with caution and in conjunction with other parameters to assist in nutritional status assessments.
mesh_terms: D000206:Actuarial Analysis; D000328:Adult; D001827:Body Height; D001835:Body Weight; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014481:United States