I am 153cm, and weigh 49kg.
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Q: am i the right size for a seventeen year old?
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9/14/08 5:38pm
Hi Djraquel,
Your BMI is 20.9, which is within the healthy range.
Here's a breakdown of BMI:
Under weight <18.5
Normal weight 18.5-24.9
Overweight 25-29.9
Obese >30
Here's a tool where you can calculate your body mass index (BMI).
Also, at the age of 17, you are able to plot your BMI on a growth chart. A BMI of 20.9 for a 17 year-old is right on the 50th percentile, which is great!
All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
The Heart of Health ezine and free report
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