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If you are 158cm in height and weighing 43 kilos, is this overweight. i am 46 and want to lose some weight , i feel very plump?

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BMI: Your bmi is about 17 if your calculation is correct that is not overweight you can generate muscle mass which should help your body image weight loss is not suggested.

Answered 10/12/2013

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Dr. Gregg Nishi answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

overweight: 158cm and 42kg? You mean 62 inches tall (5 feet 2 inches) and 94 lbs. If anything you are underweight by a small amount. You do not need to lose weight at all. Between 65-75kg you would be overweight. 75-100kg would be obese, and over 100kg would be morbidly obese.

Answered 9/29/2016

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