Bmi is it too low?!


Question: Bmi is it too low!?
well im almost 16 female, almost 6 foot and my BMI is 17!.6
is that like bad!.
but like all my family are about the same size!. just my friends have a go all the time/
but i do eat ect soo i dnt know can it be natural!? just being thin!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Be proud of your body!. Being thin is something more than half of america tries to do!. Thank your mom and dad for having such great genes and go put on a bikini!Www@Answer-Health@Com

Until you hit the age of 20 or so, the BMI can give very misleading results!. They've developed new guidelines for "children," which you might want to check to make sure you are indeed underweight!.

17!.6 is considered underweight for adults, and is pretty low, so keep an eye on it!. Be aware that if your BMI drops below 17!.5, and you stop having periods, you may qualify as starving, or anorexic!. If either of these has happened to you alreadly, you should probably look into eating more, and more filling foods!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

You've got a fast metabolism

And yes, you're extremely skinny!. Being underweight puts you at risk for osteoperosis and amenorrhea (not having your period), which can lead to infertility!. If you want to have children someday, you'd best be careful with your weight!

I'm 15, and my BMI is about 18!.5 And my doctor says I'm unhealty!. 17!.6 is wayyyy too low!. The ideal BMI is 19-24!

However, don't go out and buy a bunch of sweets and fast foods!. Just increase portions of healthy foods, like proteins and whole wheats!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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