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Is 136 lbs a good weight for a female who is 18 yrs old and 5 foot 4? i just lose over the last 2 weeks or so from 141 and haven't gotten any lower

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Dr. Ana Cary answered

BMI, not weight: Bmi (body mass index) is a more reliable indicator of what is considered healthy than looking at your weight alone. You can calculate this via your weight in kg divided by your height in meters squared-or just look for a calculator online to do the math for you. Your goal is to have a bmi between 19-24.

Answered 10/31/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Healthy range: You can use BMI calculator or chart to get an idea. BMI Categories: Underweight = <18.5, Normal weight = 18.5–24.9, Overweight = 25–29.9 & Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater. See: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm

Answered 11/10/2018

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