2007-01-16 11:25:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
people seem to say thinner is the winner in society all the time...i don't know...look at nicole richie and now she's like got all this media attention because she is 85 lbs....if your too skinny it may be unhealthy.
2007-01-16 11:29:29 · answer #1 · answered by kowalley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are *naturally* thin, then it is not such a concern. If you take in adequate calories from healthy foods and exercise for health benefits, being very thin can be a health PLUS. Generally thin people who live a healthy lifestyle have a very low risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer.
However, if you are anorexic/bulimic, use drugs, or have a medical condition that is causing you to be at an unaturally low and unhealthy weight (uncontrolled diabetes, hyperthyroidism), the opposite is true. These conditions can be just as unhealthy as being overweight, and in some cases, can be fatal.
You need to take care of your body, at ANY size. If you are doing that, and feel healthy, don't worry!
2007-01-17 00:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by reginachick22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
being too skinny is NOT good.
it's unattractive and completely unhealthy.
although it's possible to naturally have a really fast metabolism that doesn't allow you to gain weight, people usually become "too skinny" through other ways (eating disorder, drug problems, depression) which have problems on their own and should be addressed by a healthcare professional.
2007-01-16 19:36:14 · answer #3 · answered by k. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your body doesn't get the nutrients it needs, and organ failure can follow. it depends on the reason you are too skinny. are you anorexic or buleimic? or a fast metabolism? if you need medical questions answered, ask a doctor.
2007-01-16 19:35:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will look like a mummy, like Nicole Richie, or die, like those skinny models. Actually if you are a woman you will have problems of your period.
2007-01-16 19:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by å°»? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you be anorexic. i'm too skinny for my age but not anorexic. being too skinny causes a lot of problems for me. dont try to get tht skinny
2007-01-16 20:52:34 · answer #6 · answered by Cutie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will have serious health problems.you can be skinny and still be healthy if its in your genes but if you are destroying yourself slowly and will be hospitalize
2007-01-16 21:47:03 · answer #7 · answered by K.B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋