

Human: How do I figure out my ideal weight?

Assistant: 
There are many different ways to think about "ideal weight," based on your own body type and preferences!  But in general, people tend to gain weight over time, so while overweight and obesity are common, some people will feel better with a little more weight, or a little less.  One tool to estimate your ideal weight is the BMI, which is a way of characterizing total body size.  In general, people are considered overweight if their BMI is between 25 and 29.9, people are considered obese if their BMI is 30 or higher, and people are considered underweight or "malnourished" if their BMI is below 18.5.  
Your ideal weight is the weight at which you would be the healthiest and fittest, and at which you would be least likely to develop health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.  Most health experts agree that people should do the following in order to maintain their health: