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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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