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What Is The BMI Of These Weight And Height?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Question: Is a man that is 5'7" weighs 140 lbs healthy weight?
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer: yes, it is Detailed Answer: Hello, Going by the details provided, your Body Mass Index or BMI is 21.9 Medical recommendation for your variables is between 121 to 160lbs. People's ideal choice would be 143 lbs. Overall, you are in healthy weight range. Wish you good health.
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What Is The BMI Of These Weight And Height?

Brief Answer: yes, it is Detailed Answer: Hello, Going by the details provided, your Body Mass Index or BMI is 21.9 Medical recommendation for your variables is between 121 to 160lbs. People's ideal choice would be 143 lbs. Overall, you are in healthy weight range. Wish you good health.