My BMI is 16, Is it dangerous?

[Anonymous]

I'm around 40 kgs and height around 160cms, with a bmi calculator, I scored 16.
I've been feeling very tired lately. Is there any way for me to increase my weight?

[MotorcycleMan]

I'm not a doctor, but I've played one on top of the TV...
You should really talk to an actual doctor about this. The size/weight bmi calculations are an approximation. Everyone is different and what may be healthy for one person may not be for another. Feeling tired may be a sign of undernourishment or vitamin/nutrient deficiency, but it could be many other things as well. There are safe ways to gain weight. A lot of thin people feel they can eat whatever they want and still be thin, and that may be true, but unhealthy food is unhealthy food. Look for more natural and minimally processed whole foods that are more nutrient dense. It's not just about weight gain, it's about being healthy. Exercise will put on weight as you add muscle.

[JustADamnCrackhead]

I wouldn't say it's at a dangerous level but it is kinda low. My BMI is 14 but I am completely healthy and feel just great but if you're looking to gain more weight, try seeing a doctor.

[Eelephant]

A bmi of 14 doesn't even have a classification. It is beyond severely underweight. Although you may think you feel fine, staying at this weight could have affect your fertility, bone density and brain function. Please take care of yourself!

[Eelephant]

I'm glad that you're noticing and are ready to make a change. Likely your lethargy is related to your weight and diet. I'm not sure how you're eating now, but a general rule of thumb to gain weight would be to start eating a little past the point of full. Make it a challenge to become full after every meal. Incorporate healthy snacks between meals. If you want to get a more technical, fitness related approach to it google bulking. It may sound intimidating because most of the results will be of already muscular men wanting to become more muscular, but that is exactly what you're doing, just in a smaller scale.

Good luck and hope you feel better soon love. It will be difficult but it's what your body needs ❤️

[Asker]

Thank you for your reply 😊😊😊

[suisuiola]

It's pretty low but you can increase your weight by eating carbs, protein, working out to gain muscles: healthy weight. You can also go to a physician or dietician to get help too.

[exitseven]

BMI is an arbitrary number. It does not take into account your body fat percentage. That is the real way to determine your fitness and general health.