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5"5 108 pounds is this a healthy amount to weigh for someone 18 years old?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That is underweight: For a male or a female. Range for a female is 113 to 138 pounds.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/29/2014

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A member asked:

5"5 108 pounds is this a healthy amount to weigh for someone 18 years old?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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