What is the ideal body weight for a 55-year-old male who is 5′ 11″ tall according to the Hamwi method?

To determine the ideal body weight using the Hamwi method for a male who is 5′ 11″ tall, specific calculations are applied. The Hamwi formula for men is to start with a base weight of 106 pounds for the first 5 feet in height, and then add an additional 6 pounds for each inch over 5 feet.

For a male who is 5′ 11″ tall, you start with 106 pounds for the first 5 feet. Since 11 inches is 6 inches over 5 feet, you multiply 6 by the additional 6 pounds. This results in an additional 36 pounds (6 inches x 6 pounds/inch). Therefore, the calculation is:

106 pounds (base weight) + 36 pounds (weight for the additional inches) = 142 pounds.

Having done that calculation, it turns out that there's an apparent error and it should not be represented as a direct answer above or below the calculated ideal body weight.

According to the Hamwi method, the ideal body weight for a man who is 5′ 11″ indeed calculates to be around 172 pounds, which makes option A the correct response. This weight can provide a general guideline for maintaining a