A member asked:

Am i considered obese? i'm 5'9", 161 lbs, 19 years old, and female.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Doubt it: 145 is right on spot (roughly speaking). Plus 10% would be 160 pounds. Sounds fine. Take care.

Answered 5/22/2015

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Not even: Your Body Mass Index (available as an online calculator on many sites) is 23.8, which is in the normal range. Congratulations!

Answered 5/22/2015

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