The classic "am I fat?" question.. ?

Question

I'm 5 feet tall and 80 pounds.. ?

I'm not starved for attention. The BMI tests don't work.

Oh yes, and I love to eat. I eat A LOT, trust me. I'm talking a can of soup, 2 big bowls of spaghetti, 3 pieces of pizza, 6 cookies in a day.

Answer 1

Um, no you are actually UNDERweight. Have your doctor or your health teacher help you calculate your BMI (body mass index). Either of those people can also tell you what your healthiest weight range is.

Edit:
The BMI is the standard and yes it does work. Just because it isn't what you want to hear doesn't mean it is wrong.

In another question that you posted on the women's health section, you asked when you would start menstruation. If you are underweight this could delay this part of your development. You really should talk to your doctor, school nurse, health teacher, parents, etc.

Answer 2

If you're smart enough to realize that this is a "classic" question, then you should be smart enough to realize what the answer is going to be. I would ask "how old are you?" but it doesn't matter. No matter what age you are either underweight or you are starved for attention and want people to give you reassurance about yourself.

So there you go, NO, you are not fat, but more likely you are either immature or overly self-conscious.

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My evidence to support this, you have just conveniently provided for me. Spend a little bit of time on Y!A and you will see some trends. What I am talking about, is this question was first presented as pretty vague. 5 ft 80 lbs can mean 2 different things for a 12 yr old and a 25 yr old. My experience tells me that people ask questions like this, then wait for the obvious responses, then try to come back and "defend" themselves in additional info where they finally provide some details that may provide insight into the question. Again, seems more like a re-assurance question than a weight question. You LOVE the fact that you are so thin and you want people to remind you that you are underweight because that is exactly what you want to be.

Thumb me down if you want people, but think about it for a second, and think to how many times you have read or answered this exact same question. Always follows the same pattern doesn't it?

Answer 3

No, you are not fat. You are clinically underweight and should see a doctor to get more information as to why you are that weight. Sometimes, the thyroid can be the problem that keeps a person from being able to gain adequate weight or lose adequate weight and become healthy. There are also other issues that may be keeping you at such a low weight. It would be wise to seek help from a medical professional.
I wish you the best, take care of yourself.

Answer 4

I'm 5'0'' and 100 lb, and I'm considered slim. You're severely underweight. And noting the amount of food that say you've eaten with no resulting significant weight gain, there are two very probably answers: bulemia or a tapeworm. In either case, seek a medical counselor!

Answer 5

Height: 5 feet, 0 inches
Weight: 80 pounds

Your BMI is 15.6, indicating your weight is in the underweight category for adults of your height. Talk with your healthcare provider to determine possible causes of underweight and if you need to gain weight.

Answer 6

I really hope you are not too concerned that you really might be fat. It sounds like there's no way you could possibly be the least bit fat. I don't know how old you are or how seriously you are worried about your weight but PLEASE get help right now if you feel the need to control your weight because you are afraid you are fat. Eating disorders are very real and are very dangerous and the sooner you get help the better. Find someone you can talk with about your feelings. Find someone you like who understands girls your age and eating issues and body image issues. Please get help if you need it.

Answer 7

Not to be rude or anything
But you either want attention and you know being 80lbs and 5feet tall is pretty underweight
Or..
you have an eating disorder and need some help..
Hopefully its neither of these but i would suggest you eat healthy no matter what.
Good Luck

Answer 8

Id say yea, im kinda underweight too. 5"4 90lbs, although i tell everyone im 100lbs to sound normal.Im supposed to be 120 for normal. So if youre just 4 inches shorter, and 10 lbs lighter it sounds like youre underweight too.

Something that seems to be helping is drinking whole milk, lots and lots of whole milk. and like, ice cream.

Answer 9

Check out the BMI calculator:
http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

According to this, you are drastically underweight.

Don't starve yourself, you will end up damaging your organs and your hair will get thinner. You may not be able to have a child afterwards. Don't mess with your body like that, it's not worth it.

Answer 10

no I'm 5'9 and 103 lbs. the BMI tests really don't work they're just made to make fat people seem skinny