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Overweight? a 16 year old female,190lbs, 5'9", eats healthy, exercises, and doesn't look overweight. do you think she's overweight? thank you!
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Perceptions: The definitions of normal/overweight and obese are based on published standards. At 16, a 5'9" female is considered in a normal weight range from 118-168.Above 168 to 198 is considered overweight. Above 198 is considered obese.
Answered 8/3/2017
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