There are so many problems in America. Obesity is one of them. Over eating and eating junk foods are two major reasons caused obesity. A sedentary lifestyle also contributes to your weight gain. MetLife published heigh-weight tables in 1943, and revised in 1983, see below. It became the life and health insurance underwriting standard in life and health insurance industry. If your weight doesn’t meet this desirable standard, you may need to change your eating habits and lifestyle.