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If im a 16 year old female, and im 5'5 weighing 112. is that underweight?

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Yes: Your ideal weight is 134 pounds ( range 119 - 149).

Answered 7/30/2014

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A member asked:

If im a 16 year old female, and im 5'5 weighing 112. is that underweight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

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