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If you are old and have small muscles how much should you weigh compared with someone younger your height?

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Dr. SAMAR GUPTA answered

BMI: Plus DEXA should be a good way to assess one's health esp with in same racial group.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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