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What is a BMI of 16 considered?
A body mass index of anything under 18.5 is considered underweight and can have potential health consequences, just like a BMI that’s considered obesity. Speak with your doctor if you have a BMI of 16 because this is dangerously low.
Is a BMI of 17 bad?
A BMI of 18.5–24.9 is considered “normal” weight with a low risk of poor health, while anything above or below may indicate a higher risk of poor health.
Is BMI 15 too low?
BMI is not a perfect system for measuring body fat, however in most cases BMI is reliable and gives a fair indication of body fat levels….BMI Ranges.
| BMI | BMI Range |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 | Very severely underweight |
| Between 15 and 16 | Severely underweight |
| Between 16 and 18.5 | Underweight |
| Between 18.5 and 25 | Healthy weight |
Is a BMI of 16.8 that bad?
Independent of the underlying causes behind low weight, a very low BMI (such as BMI 16.8) can have serious health consequences. People that are underweight tend to be very tired and prone to exhaustion. The lack of nutrients can also deplete the immune system, making a person much more susceptible to illnesses and infections.
Is a BMI of 16 dangerous?
A BMI of 17 to 18.49 is considered mild thinness, a BMI of 16 to 16.99 is considered moderate thinness and a BMI under 16 puts you in the severely thin category, meaning you at high risk of suffering health effects associated with being underweight.
What should my BMI be for my age?
The healthy range is 18.2 to 26.3 for boys and 17.6 to 26.1 for girls. For adults, the healthy BMI range is from 18.5 to 24.9, regardless of age or gender, and anything over this means you are considered overweight for your height. The average BMI for women age 20 and older is 28.7.
What is a dangerously low BMI?
If your BMI becomes dangerously low, such as less than 18.5, you are at greater risk for malnutrition and premature death. Speak with your doctor to discuss if your BMI presents a health risk. A woman is measuring her waist. For adults aged 20 and older, a BMI less than 18.5 is low, and puts you in the danger zone.