Is this considered underweight?

[megankxthleen]

I'm 18, 5'5" and I weigh 103 lbs. I just went to the doctor, and the nurse asked me if I do a lot of exercise but didn't make too much of a big deal out of it. My primary, however, gave me a look and asked me a few questions and told me that I need to gain. Is me being 103 pounds that bad?

[btbc92]

Technically yes it is. But if you feel healthy, just try to gain 2 more pounds and see how that works. If you feel really sick, you do need to gain more.

[LaVilaine]

BMI calculator says you're in the 50th percentile, which means you are close to average weight for your height. So it's up to you.

[LaVilaine]

Sorry, I read it wrong. You're in the 11th percentile, which means that 89% of people in your age, height and weight range weigh more than you.

[Anonymous]

Yeah that's underweight

[CurlyyB]

Yeah it is. I was underweight last year and had to change my diet to gain weight.

[outmyroom]

Yes it is I'm 120 and 5'9" and my doctor I'd also telling me I need to gain

[candluveergirl]

it really just depends bmi really can't be trusted because someon e could be underweight and look fine or someone could be overweight and be completely healthy as long as you are eating healthy your weight isn't bad :)