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I'm 19 years of age and my weight is 92.3 pounds and my height is 5'2.5' and m y b.m.i is 16.5 am i underweight?

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BMI: According to the goverment standards, at 16.9 you are somewhat underweight. Recommended bmi is 18.5-24.9, or for you a weight of 100-136lbs.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Underweight? Yes.: Use a BMI calculator to know. SEE: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm. BMI Categories: Underweight = <18.5 * Normal weight = 18.5–24.9 * Overweight = 25–29.9 * Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater. By checking your BMI you can get an idea of whether you are in a healthy range.

Answered 11/14/2018

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Yes: Your weight should be between 105 and 140 pounds. Aim to keep it around 120 pounds. Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, and get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Answered 11/11/2018

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