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I weigh 161 and i'm 5'9", 19 years old and female. am i overweight? what weight should i be at?

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Dr. Stuart Janousky answered

BMI: Your BMI is 23.8 which puts you at the upper end of normal. A BMI over 25 is considered overweight. "Ideal" weight would be about 140-145.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 5/21/2015

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A member asked:

I weigh 161 and i'm 5'9", 19 years old and female. am i overweight? what weight should i be at?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Janousky answered

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

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