Question 1

hoping you can tell me, is bmi of 12.9 healthy for a 13 yr old girl?

Accepted Answer

Dangerously underwt: This implys a weight of 70 lb in an average sized (62 inch) 13 yo which would be considered dangerously underweight. A bmi of &lt;15 is underweight at thi age.

Question 2

need help. is 46th percentile bmi for a 13 yr. old girl bad?

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No: Quite a contrary, her weight and height are well balanced!

Question 3

will diet for losing body fat stunt growth for a 16 year old boy? 16% body fat want to be at 12% body fat. my bmi is around 23 which is normal but my body fat make it look ugly and its jelly and moving. will proper calorie deficit diet stunt growth?

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: You need to exercise to improve your muscle mass and function. A BMI of 23 is normal and you do not need to lose weight. Start you day with 30 minutes of exercise, any exercise will do. It will improve both your physical and mental health!

Question 4

what is considered a healthy bmi for a 21 year old who is 6'1?

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BMI : 150-180 pounds. Or a bmi of 19-24.

Question 5

how would a 15 year old girl with a height of 5'3 and weighs 155 pounds achive a normal healthy bmi?

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BMI 27.5: bit overweight, ideal BMI is between 20 -25, diet first and exercise are the best tactics, half of your plate would be green salad/vegetables/fruits and keep moving, 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise, stay healthy

Question 6

hello. i am a 25 year old male with bmi of 17. i have always been slim, irrespective of the quantity of food i eat, or my diet in general (healthy or not). my weight has not changed for as long as i can remember. i do exercise (run) 3-4 times a week. i ha

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Question?: I don't see your question, but if your weight has been stable, and you feel well, there is no need to try to make your weight increase, just for the sake of seeing a higher number on a scale.  You appear to be blessed with a great metabolism.

Question 7

what is a healthy bmi for an eleven year old that is 5 foot 2 inches?

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BMI....: Average weight  is 98-120 pounds, with bmi ranging from 18.5-24.9.

Question 8

my diastolic pressure is at 100 constantly now for over a year. it has been normal occasionally but mostly between 100-130. im a 20 year old female who eats healthy and exercises and is skinny (bmi is normal) what could be the cause of this?

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Hypertension: "Differential Diagnosis of New-Onset Hypertension in a Young Woman - The most likely causes of secondary hypertension include primary aldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, Cushing syndrome, renovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, coarctation of the aorta, and drug-induced hypertension. " See:  https://cjasn.asnjournals.org/content/13/6/929#:~:text=Differential%20Diagnosis%20of%20New%2DOnset,%2C%20and%20

Question 9

hello. i am a 27 year old healthy female with a 22 bmi. no history of bad health. i recently got a blood test and for my kidneys it said this: gfr afr amer (ckd-epi) your value: 151 ml/min/1.73m standard range: =60ml/min/1.73m is that normal?

Accepted Answer

: Your GFR (glomerular filtration rate) is nice and high. That’s great. Stay healthy.

Question 10

i went from have a bmi of 18.2 to 15.99 in six months. i'm 20 years old and i'm 5'6. i have tons of health issues, could this relate? how dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Need to see doctor.: I usually like to provide concrete answers to questions here, but your query requires some definitive testing.  There could be many metabolic, infectious, nutritional, gastrointestinal, endocrine issues causing the problem with your weight.  Your BMI is dangerously low.  You need to initiate a local work-up with a doctor right away.  Please.

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Hoping you can tell me, is bmi of 12.9 healthy for a 13 yr old girl?

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Need help. is 46th percentile bmi for a 13 yr. old girl bad?

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Will diet for losing body fat stunt growth for a 16 year old boy? 16% body fat want to be at 12% body fat. my bmi is around 23 which is normal but my body fat make it look ugly and its jelly and moving. will proper calorie deficit diet stunt growth?

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What is considered a healthy bmi for a 21 year old who is 6'1?

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How would a 15 year old girl with a height of 5'3 and weighs 155 pounds achive a normal healthy bmi?

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Hello. i am a 25 year old male with bmi of 17. i have always been slim, irrespective of the quantity of food i eat, or my diet in general (healthy or not). my weight has not changed for as long as i can remember. i do exercise (run) 3-4 times a week. i ha

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What is a healthy bmi for an eleven year old that is 5 foot 2 inches?

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My diastolic pressure is at 100 constantly now for over a year. it has been normal occasionally but mostly between 100-130. im a 20 year old female who eats healthy and exercises and is skinny (bmi is normal) what could be the cause of this?

A member asked:

Hello. i am a 27 year old healthy female with a 22 bmi. no history of bad health. i recently got a blood test and for my kidneys it said this: gfr afr amer (ckd-epi) your value: 151 ml/min/1.73m standard range: =60ml/min/1.73m is that normal?

A member asked:

I went from have a bmi of 18.2 to 15.99 in six months. i'm 20 years old and i'm 5'6. i have tons of health issues, could this relate? how dangerous?

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