Kenya
A 18-year-old female asked:
how would a 15 year old girl with a height of 5'3 and weighs 155 pounds achive a normal healthy bmi?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Al Hegab answered
Allergy and Immunology 40 years experience
BMI 27.5: bit overweight, ideal BMI is between 20 -25, diet first and exercise are the best tactics, half of your plate would be green salad/vegetables/fruits and keep moving, 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise, stay healthy
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