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I m 28 . 5'5" i weigh 140. am i overweight. what is ideal weight for me?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: You are not overweight -- now, exercise and be happy :).

Answered 12/12/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Check your BMI !: Use a BMI calculator to know. SEE: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm. BMI Categories: Underweight = <18.5 * Normal weight = 18.5–24.9 * Overweight = 25–29.9 * Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

Answered 11/8/2018

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