Question 1

im 8lbs underweight according to bmi but eat plenty of food/cals for how active i am. do i need to gain? i look healthy and don't want to become fat.

Accepted Answer

Proper nutrition: BMI is only a guideline. It is important that you eat regularly, healthy, exercise and be happy.

Question 2

hi doctor i am male of 23 years age my bmi shows that i m underweight i dontget healthy whenever i started to gain weight suddenly again i become thin?

Accepted Answer

Underweight: Your weight is dependent on a number of things including calorie consumption vs calorie use.  If your metabolism does not allow you to gain weight and you believe it is abnormal it should be checked out to make sure you do not have an endocrine or gastrointestinal problem that does not allow you to put on weight. Would begin by having a discussion about this with your primary care provider.

Question 3

i am 22, born healthy and plump but i am really underweight now, my bmi is 14.17,  i am vegetarian,  kindly suggest me the steps i should take to gain?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Before deciding if you need to gain weight, it would be useful to know your current weight and height.  It would also help to know if you are a strict vegan, or a lack/ovo vegetarian.When attempting to gain weight,you want to build lean body mass, which requires protein. You may benefit from speaking with a nutritionist. Your local hospital  may have a person that can help you with this issue.

Question 4

i am 20 years old and have a bmi of about 16. how can this affect my health? my family keeps telling me i'm normal and healthy but i'm underweight.

Accepted Answer

Low BMI: Low body weight could prevent menstruation and ovulation.

Question 5

i'm 20yo female.5 feet 2".38 kg weight. bmi : underweight.how can i gain weight & get my bmi to healthy weight? i walk 1 hr everyday.is that a problem

Accepted Answer

See below: You need to increase your caloric intake. Ideally you should meet with a nutritionist to go over a proper diet for you. I imagine you are not eating enough.

Question 6

i eat a lot but i dont gain any weight, my bmi tells me im underweight, what can i do to gain weight and look healthy?

Accepted Answer

BMI: I would have your pediatrician share your height and weight charts.
If they are both below the normal ranges you need to see a Pediatric Endocrinologist.

If they are both normal - relax.

If one is OK but the other is not you need the pediatric endocrinologist.

Question 7

my bmi is 18 & so i am classed as underweight. i am trying to be more healthy&fit, so if i lose a couple of pounds would this be bad for my health?

Accepted Answer

The healthiest: Thing you could do would be to have a conversation with your doctor and discuss whether you have an eating disorder.

Question 8

bmi =16.8. dr says gain, so i have been trying.  i agree i am way too low. wat underweight bmi is close enough to be healthy as i am naturally light ?

Accepted Answer

Underweight: Metabolism differs from person to person and at various stages of our life.  Please see a nutritionist to find out the best way to stay healthy and possibly gain some weight.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

my height is 1.532 m my weight is 44.543 kg and my bmi is 18.98 kg . i can't seem to gain weight even with bc pills. am i consider underweight?

Accepted Answer

Underweight: Did these issues develop before age 24? If so you must see a Gynecologist as soon as possible.
Even if this occurred closer to age 24 you must see the Gynecologist.
Hope all goes well.

Question 10

why might i look fat if my bmi says i'm underweight?

Accepted Answer

Two issues: Bmi is an estimate dependent on a fudge factor that assumes bone structure & muscle mass are consistent along all body types.It can be off some. To verify bmi assessment, plotting height & weight along standardized growth charts (cdc or who) gives a better graphic representation of proper weight for height. If you are underweight by both systems, your brain may be giving you a distorted self image.

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Im 8lbs underweight according to bmi but eat plenty of food/cals for how active i am. do i need to gain? i look healthy and don't want to become fat.

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Hi doctor i am male of 23 years age my bmi shows that i m underweight i dontget healthy whenever i started to gain weight suddenly again i become thin?

A member asked:

I am 22, born healthy and plump but i am really underweight now, my bmi is 14.17, i am vegetarian, kindly suggest me the steps i should take to gain?

A member asked:

I am 20 years old and have a bmi of about 16. how can this affect my health? my family keeps telling me i'm normal and healthy but i'm underweight.

A member asked:

I'm 20yo female.5 feet 2".38 kg weight. bmi : underweight.how can i gain weight & get my bmi to healthy weight? i walk 1 hr everyday.is that a problem

A member asked:

I eat a lot but i dont gain any weight, my bmi tells me im underweight, what can i do to gain weight and look healthy?

A member asked:

My bmi is 18 & so i am classed as underweight. i am trying to be more healthy&fit, so if i lose a couple of pounds would this be bad for my health?

A member asked:

Bmi =16.8. dr says gain, so i have been trying. i agree i am way too low. wat underweight bmi is close enough to be healthy as i am naturally light ?

A member asked:

My height is 1.532 m my weight is 44.543 kg and my bmi is 18.98 kg . i can't seem to gain weight even with bc pills. am i consider underweight?

A member asked:

Why might i look fat if my bmi says i'm underweight?

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