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I am 5'3 and i barely weigh 100 pounds. am i underweight?
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I do not believe so: Talk with your pediatrician or gynecologist to discuss you own body's ideal weight. My daughter is 5'6 and 90 pounds. She is thin but not considered underweight. If you are eating right and exercise you sound fine and thin
Answered 7/16/2014
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BMI: With those statistics, the BMI is 17.7 which is under the lower end normal. Clniically speaking, you are underweight. Please consider seeing your doctor or a nutritionist for counsel on diet and healthy living.
Answered 2/27/2017
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BMI tables: More information on adequate weight or not for you comes from looking at your Body Mass Index (BMI). However, these tables take into consideration height which you didn't provide.
Answered 7/12/2014
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