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I am 18 years old, 5'2-5'3 and i eat but only when i'm hungry. however, i am underweight. i weigh 90 lbs. am i sick? help, please.
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Yes: Your weight is too low for your height. Your body mass index is 16.5 and should be at least 18.5 eating only when hungry isn't enough. At your age, you should be eating three meals a day. Its very important that you have enough calcium in your diet to prevent osteoporosis (thin bones) in the future. Please speak to a health care provider that you trust to help co-create a plan for health.
Answered 9/16/2019
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