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I'm 5'1.5 and 122 pounds. i'm very very petite i wear a size 0. is that a normal weight for my height and frame? my doctor said i weigh too much for my height though i can't see how that's true since i'm so small.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Weight: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html Your BMI is 22.7 totally normal . The range is 18.5 to 24.9 Get a second opinion.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I'm 5'1.5 and 122 pounds. i'm very very petite i wear a size 0. is that a normal weight for my height and frame? my doctor said i weigh too much for my height though i can't see how that's true since i'm so small.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

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