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Are you underweight if you are almost 13 5'5'' and 87 pounds?
Of coarse you are! no you are not underweight. It is ok to be this skinny when you are as tall as you are. Technically, yes, it is underweight. However, if this child is naturally that thin and is not dieting then I wouldn't be too worried. She'll probably pick up weight soon.
How does being underweight affect you?
Being underweight is (most of the time) due to hormonal or adrenal issues. However some people are just naturally skinny or underweight, and they can't seem to do anything about it. It's best to get medical advice from a professional for someone who doesn't have a healthy weight in general, to see what their options are.
Is it possible to be naturally underweight?
Yes, if you have a high metabolism you could be processing foods much quicker than others and therefore have a harder time gaining weight. It is perfectly natural for some people to be naturally underweight based purely on their body make-up. Usually though being underweight is a sign of another condition so you should be checked by your doctor. One possible condition causing this is hyperthyroidism- a condition in which the thyroid which controls your metabolism is overly active preventing you from gaining weight. Parasites can also cause someone to be underweight, and also certain medications can cause weight losses in some individuals. Best to get checked out by a physician as a precautionary measure.
Is 5'5 and 105 pounds anorexic for a 18 year old?
Your BMI is 17, which is classified as underweight, but barely. It really all depends on your build, if you're naturally built wide, then it is pretty underweight. And it also depends on your eating patterns. Your weight is *underweight* but do your eating patterns have something wrong with them? (Message me)
Is it possible for a healthy guy to have 10 percent body fat and STILL be underweight because of a lack of muscle but NOT fat?
Yes! i know a guy who is underweight and yet he even has 10 percent bodyfat. He doesnt work out at all so yeah you can have a good healthy bodyfat and still be underweight from a lack of muscle not fat. I also know about a guy who is prettly fat and he is also underweight. I think you can have a good healthy body fat percentage and still be underweight from a lack of muscle not fat. You can be underweight from muslce even though you have a good body fat percentage. So yeah it's possible to be underweight from muscle ONLY...and at the same time maintaining a good fat percentage.
What is underweight in a sentence?
My mom is underweight cause she extrasises
I am 11 years old. I am a girl with the B.M.I of 17.8. Is that bad or good?
According to the BMI standards, you are underweight if you have a BMI value below 18.5. Therefore, you are slightly underweight, so it wouldn't hurt to gain some weight. However, you are not extremely underweight, so you should not worry very much as long as you feel healthy.
Can you get tattooed if you are underweight?
Yes, just like how you can get tattooed if you are overweight. It means nothing, you can get tattoed on any bone such as the ankle if you are at a normal weighht , so being underweight doesnt matter.
What year did underweight begin?
There have always been underweight people.
Would a person be overweight or underweight if they don't have a lot of vili's?
Abscence of villi would lead to malabsorption of essential vitamins and fats. So, ideally, a person would be underweight and malnourished.
Is 97 or 98 pounds underweight or overweight?
It depends on your height if that is underweight or overweight.
How much do you feed an underweight lab?
There is no such thing as an underweight lab; this is a trick question.
