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About "Am I Underweight?" calculator

This calculator(Am I Underweight?) will calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index) and find out whether you are underweight or not. Please use this calculator for adults, 21 years old and older. Besides, this calculator is not appropriate for pregnant women.

How do I know if I am underweight?

To know if you are underweight or not, it can be simply determined by the Body Mass Index (BMI), which is the ratio of a person's weight to height, has traditionally been used to determine a person's weight related to healthy status. If your BMI is 18.5 or lower, it falls within the underweight range. On the other hand, If your BMI is over 25, it falls within the overweight range.

Is it bad to be underweight?

Being underweight is not good for you. If you are underweight, there is a chance you aren't consuming the macronutrients, vitamins, or minerals that you would need for your body to thrive. It may due to you are not eating a healthy and balanced diet, which can prevent your body from growing and repairing itself. To stay healthy, you should check you BMI index and ensure you are in the normal BMI range.

How to use this calculator to know if I am underweight or not?

Please enter your height and weight either in English or metric units, then click "Calculate" button. It will give you the result immediately.

References

More references: How to Know if You�re Underweight?

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