How underweight is this boy?!


Question: How underweight is this boy!?
Hello, my brother is close to being 5 foot 9 hes like 5 foot 8 and a half, and he is 16, and weighs 116 pounds approxmently, this wouldnt be classified as anorexic would it!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
hiya,

Your brothers BMI works out at just over 17, (a healthy BMI is between 18!.5 and 24) which would class him as underweight!. Although BMI doesn't take in to account muscle mass, etc!.
I think they diagnose someone with anorexia who has a BMI below 16 (as well as other 'symptoms')!.
However, if you are worried about your brothers eating habits, it could be worth talking to him, a member of your family, or a health Professional!.
Hope this helps,take care
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Just because someone is underweight does not mean they are anorexic!. He could be having a growth spurt!. Does he have a slight built frame!?

I agree he is below normal weight, but if the doctor thinks he is healthy then you should give him awhile to see if his weight catches up with his height!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

No!. Sometimes boys just dont weigh very much!. My boyfriend is 5'6'' or 7'' and weighs about that much!.

And it wouldnt be classified as anorexic!. it would be classified as underweight!. Anorexic is a medical condition!. Www@Answer-Health@Com





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