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What can i do if my height is 5'6 i'm just curious about what the normal weight for a 16 year old female is?

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

115 to 155: According to a BMI calculator (body mass index) with your height of 5'6 the normal weight varies from about 115-155.

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Answered 1/15/2015

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

ideal wgt chart : For your height it would be between 120-130 lbs.

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/27/2015

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