am i underweight??

Question

i am at least 108lbs. and at least 5'4''!! i was wonderin if i need to gain weight!! ummm.......and between the age of 10-20!!

Answer 1

i would say it is a little underweight...maybe only put on like 5 pounds...definitly don't lose anymore weight...

Answer 2

Why didnt you give an exact age? Between 10 and 20 :)
Younger people tend to weigh less, you'll gain weight as you age.
If you feel too thin, or you know that you don't eat enough then you should add more calories to your diet.
You are a bit underweight, but if you are eating well and you feel good I wouldn't worry. Don't lose any weight though.

Answer 3

I would think it would depend on your frame size. Are you small boned? Big boned? Lots of muscle? Little muscle?
How do you look? Are the bones in your chest showing? That is usually a sign of someone being too thin. I am not talking about your collar bones but the area above your breasts. Maybe make a Dr. appt...or on your next visit ask. That way the Dr. can answer for your personal situation because we are all built differently. Hope that helps.

Answer 4

If you are 10 yrs old, don't worry just eat a balanced diet. If you are 20, gain about 10-12 lbs. Get a supplement like boost. Don't consume empty calories. Make sure you are getting all necessary vitamins and minerals.

Answer 5

i'm 105 and 5'4" and i do not try to lose weight or anything. i don't even exercise. i've been lucky enough to have good metabolism so far. i guess i could afford to gain weight...but i think in time it will just naturally happen. (i just got married, am learning how to cook, etc, etc).

i guess it depends on how you look in the mirror to yourself. if you think you're ok, then just stick with a healthy diet and you should be fine. if you think you look too thin, then eat more. but do NOT try to lose weight! you are already pretty skinny.

Answer 6

You are not underweight at all. In the U.S. you might be TOLD that, just because the average US female weighs a whopping 165 lb! As long as you are eating properly, you are probably at your ideal weight for height.

Answer 7

at 5'4 and under 25 years of age you should weigh between 115-125

Answer 8

You might can add on a few pounds, the healthy weight for your height is about 120, but ask your doctor, i know mine are telling me i am underweight but i think i am fine, but i am also pregnant.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

I am a nurse, this depends on your frame, and body type. If you feel good and eat right, I wouldn't be too concerned. I am 30-40yrs and 5'5" and have weighed around 115 my whole adult life.

Answer 11

gosh girl that's my ideal weight at 5 feet so yeah you definitely need to gain a little bit more