http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/01/26/obesity-part-two.aspxBy Dr. Tanner Prevalence Guideline recommendations used in this article have been adapted from An estimated 97 million adults in the United States, 55% of the population, are overweight or obese (body mass index [BMI] &gt;25)1, 2 The NHANES study of 1988enCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/01/26/obesity-part-two.aspx#189024Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:09:43 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:189024SandieandLee<p>Having read many articles on obesity, exercise, moderate &amp; healthy eating, etc., I have not seen a safe or suggested weight for men/women; I am a little heavier than when I got married at age 22, but, now after six children and 43 years, maybe my weight is ok. How can I know? &nbsp;</p> <img src="http://articles.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=189024" width="1" height="1">