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What is a healthy body mass index for a 50 year old?
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Under 27: 20-25 is normal over 25 is overweight over 30 is obese in my patients over 45, i tell them that should not be more than a little overweight, so i say 27. I also tell them, though, that optimal is below 25 and that should be the goal.
Answered 3/21/2018
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