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I Was Wondering If I Am Healthy, Kindly Advice Me

Hi, I am 12 years old and I am 5'2, and 109 pounds, and I was born on November 27, 1997. But I was wondering if I am healthy, because all of my other friends are like 95 pounds or less and I feel so fat compared to them! help !
Tue, 4 Jan 2011
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With the information given , your Body Mass Index ( BMI) is 18.8 , which is normal and your ideal weight should be between 110 lbs-115 lbs.Normal BMI is between 18.5-24.9.
You can increase weight to a little more extent also , but try not to over do it.Try to be active, eat a balanced diet avoid taking junk foods often , and include at least two fruits daily.
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I Was Wondering If I Am Healthy, Kindly Advice Me

Hi Welcome to Healthcare Magic With the information given , your Body Mass Index ( BMI) is 18.8 , which is normal and your ideal weight should be between 110 lbs-115 lbs.Normal BMI is between 18.5-24.9. You can increase weight to a little more extent also , but try not to over do it.Try to be active, eat a balanced diet avoid taking junk foods often , and include at least two fruits daily.