Question 1

i am under weight and my bmi is below minimum. my appetite is very poor. is there any medication to help boost my appetite or to gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Height &amp; weight: You did not provide your height and weight to evaluate your BMI. Being skinny is not an illness. If you are otherwise healthy, let it be. As you grow older, you will gain weight and look back fondly at this time.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 2

what is a healthy bmi?

Accepted Answer

BMI is 18.5 to 24.9: BMI: Underweight: Your BMI is less than 18.5. Healthy weight: Your BMI is 18.5 to 24.9. Overweight: Your BMI is 25 to 29.9. Obese: Your BMI is 30 or higher. I wish you well with your health!

Question 3

is a bmi of 25.5 good?

Accepted Answer

In indicates : That you're very slightly overweight. Eat less and exercise more to lost the weight for your overall health. Bmi is just a measurement of weight relative to height. It's not reflective of your overall health; and it's not "good" or "bad", it's just a calculation.

Question 4

how do i lower my bmi?

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BMI: Body mass index is a measure of weight to ht squared (kg/sg.m).  Typically high BMI correlates to being overweight. Weight loss can be achieved by reducing calories, following low glycemic diet and increasing activity. High intensity interval training can be of particular benefit.

Question 5

how do you measure bmi?

Accepted Answer

Simply a formula: calculation. Google: &quot;BMI formula&quot;. E.g. For US typical units BMI = 703 x Wt (pounds)/Ht (inches)squared. This means BMI does not compensate for type of body build &amp; may be very misleading. It was developed by a mathematician, adopted by the insurance/advance-monetary-time-payment industry as a crude indicator of body build for the masses &amp;, in turn, adopted by the medical disease industry.

Question 6

what is normal bmi index ?

Accepted Answer

BMI: In adults 20 years or older, the range is 18.5 to 24.9  for normal weight.

Question 7

what is a good bmi number?

Accepted Answer

20-25: A bmi between 20-25 is considered in the healthy range. Over 25 is considered overweight and over 30 is considered obese.

Question 8

i want to know my bmi status ?

Accepted Answer

BMI: Here is an online calculator 
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm

BMI &lt; 18.5, underweight 
.BMI is 18.5 to &lt;25, normal
25.0 to &lt;30,  overweight range. 
30.0 or higher obese range.

Question 9

bmi of 13, ought i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bmi of 13 is very low, nl bmi is 18-24 and when bmi is low could be sign of malnutrition or eating disorder. Get evaluated asap.

Question 10

need help. is 19.2 a healthy bmi?

Accepted Answer

19.2 is: In the normal weight range, but there is much more to being healthy than just bmi. It's simply a calculation and doesn't state whether you're healthy or not. Discuss other health matters with your medical team.

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