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Hey i have a question about my weight i'm an 18 year old female and i am 5 feet 2 and i way about 6 pounds am i underweight?

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Dr. Bin Sung answered

?: I don't think you weigh just 6 pounds. A newborn baby may weigh that much but not a 5'2". Please double check your weight. Thank you.

Answered 8/1/2013

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