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Hello, i am fourteen years old, am 166cm in height, and weigh roughly 46kg. is this a normal weight for my age? i believe i need to lose weight.

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

BMI: Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement of your growth and weight. Your BMI is 16.7 which is a bit low. At age 14 your doctor should have details about your growth curve and you need to get the details from her/him. If you deviate from the curve the doctor will work with you to get you as normal as possible.

Answered 1/1/2015

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A member asked:

Hello, i am fourteen years old, am 166cm in height, and weigh roughly 46kg. is this a normal weight for my age? i believe i need to lose weight.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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