How much is underweight?

Or determine your BMI by finding your height and weight in this BMI Index Chart. If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range. If your BMI is 18.5 to 24.9, it falls within the normal or Healthy Weight range. If your BMI is 25.0 to 29.9, it falls within the overweight range.
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How much is too much underweight?

A BMI of 20-25 is ideal; 25-30 is overweight and over 30 is obese. If your BMI is under 18.5, you're considered underweight. If your BMI is 18.5-20, you're a bit underweight and can't afford to lose more.
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What weight is underweight kg?

under 18.5kg/m2 – you are considered underweight and possibly malnourished. 18.5 to 24.9kg/m2 – you are within a healthy weight range for young and middle-aged adults. 25.0 to 29.9kg/m2 – you are considered overweight. over 30kg/m2 – you are considered obese.
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What is underweight for a 14 year old?

Underweight: BMI is below the 5th percentile age, gender, and height. Healthy weight: BMI is equal to or greater than the 5th percentile and less than the 85th percentile for age, gender, and height.
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Is 39 kg underweight for a 13 year old?

Underweight: less than 18.5. Normal/healthy weight: 18.5 to 24.9. Overweight: 25.0 to 29.9. Obese: 30 or higher.
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Is 50 kg a healthy weight?

By weighing 50 kgs you would not fall under the underweight category but a healthy BMI range of (18.9).
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Is 46 kg a healthy weight for a 12 year old?

Females. According to the CDC, the average weight of a 12-year-old female is 92 pounds (lb) , or around 42 kilograms (kg).
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Is 40 kg a good weight?

BMI values of less than 18.5 kg/m2 are considered underweight. BMI values between 18.5 kg/m2 to 24.9 kg/m2 are healthy. BMI values between 25 kg/m2 to 30 kg/m2 are overweight. BMI values greater than 40 kg/m2 are considered obese.
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How can I tell if I'm underweight?

You can check if you're underweight by using our BMI healthy weight calculator, which shows your body mass index (BMI). If your BMI is below 18.5, this suggests that your weight may be too low.
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How skinny is too skinny?

From a clinical perspective, an individual is considered “too skinny” if they are deemed underweight. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an individual is underweight if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is below 18.5 [1].
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What weight is considered skinny?

Women with a BMI of less than 18.5 are considered underweight. The average woman's height is 5 feet, 4 inches. If you weigh 107 pounds or less at this height, you are considered underweight with a BMI of 18.4. A healthy weight range for that woman would be 108 to 145 pounds.
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What kg is skinny?

Clinically underweight or dangerously skinny: BMI of 15, 16, 17, or 18. 100–120 pounds (46–55kg)
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Is 60kg overweight?

Kavitha Consultant Physician & Diabetologist Your Height is 5"1' which is approx 153 cm Your Wt. is 60kg So your BMI is 25.6 which is Grade 1 Obesity Your Ideal Wt. should be. 48 to 55 kg You can reduce your weight by regular walking of minimum 30 min regularly..
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How can I gain 40 kg weight?

-Exercise daily for an hour -Include protein in your diet (taking protein rich foods post workout helps in muscle building) -Increase fiber in your diet (Will help you stay full) -Include fruits and vegetables in your diet (2-3 serving) -Water intake of atleast 3L per day -Add healthy fat like nuts to your diet.
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How much should a 13 year old weigh?

How Much Should My 13-Year-Old Weigh? The average weight for a 13-year-old boy is between 75 and 145 pounds, while the average weight for a 13-year-old girl is between 76 and 148 pounds. For boys, the 50th percentile of weight is 100 pounds.
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What is underweight for a 12-year-old?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , a 12-year-old boy's weight usually falls between 67 and 130 pounds, and the 50th percentile weight for boys is 89 pounds.
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What should a 21 year old girl weigh in kg?

Your ideal weight is 91.6 kgs.
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What is the correct weight for age 22?

It should be around 55-60 kgs.
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Is 65 kg a good weight?

ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has redefined the ideal or reference Indian adult man and woman with regard to age to 19-39 years instead of 20-39 years. The body weight has been put at 65 kg for males and 55 kg for females while earlier, it was 60 kg and 50 kg respectively, which are a decade old.
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