I'm 15, 5.6ft and I weigh about 6 / 7 stone, am I underweight?

Question

Sorry about the vague weight, my dad smashed the scales so I haven't been able to weigh myself properly =(

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Answer 1

You sound perfect size and weight to me.

Answer 2

of course you are, go get help for your eating disorder before your dad goes completely insane.  

Answer 3

yep, you sound like your underweight. does your dad smashing the scales indicate he's worried about you weighing yourself so much? or did i read too much into it?  

Answer 4

Yes would have thought about  another  stone.     Use a public weighing machine   Lots about  

Answer 5

Yes. Im 15 and 5ft7 and im 7st5 and i got told i was underweight by the school dietician. But some people are naturally like this. I don't think you should be too concerned (: x

Answer 6

is your dad 30 stone + , because i heard that is what smashes the scales.

Answer 7

Not at all. You will be in a good health and weigh.

Answer 8

Look up BMI on line and she what it says

Answer 9

y es ur too small and underweight my 10 year old cuz is 7 stone

Answer 10

You do sound underweight, without seeing you and knowing a bit more about your bone structure etc then it's hard to judge, but it does sound like you need a bit more meat on your bones.

If you are weighing yourself that many times a day then you need hep, this is the start of an eating disorder, he probably broke them to try and make you see sense.  I fear for you and your family as these things can tear you apart, you become a monster ins a bony body - don't let it happen to you and your loved ones  - get help NOW!!!

Answer 11

Well im 15 an 5'6 and im a uk 8 and a us 4? and i weigh 7'11 --> 8'0

My friend is 15 and abit smaller at 5'4/5 and shes 6 stone and has been told by the doctor shes a stone under weight for her age and hight ans shes a uk 6/4 and a US 2/0

Just caculate your BMI or visit your GP and try and get help maybe a dietition?

Your BMI for 6stone:

You are underweight for your height

Your BMI is 13.5

If your BMI is less than 18.4 you are underweight for your height. Are you eating enough calories every day? People who are underweight may be at risk from health problems, including loss of bone density, malnutrition and irregular periods (women).

However, you may be naturally slim and will not need to change your eating habits. The best way to ensure that your weight is healthy for your height is to speak with your GP.

Top tip

Try to get up to your ideal weight if you can. You can up your calorie intake but make sure you're eating a healthy, well-balanced diet. Some types of exercise burn more calories than others so make sure you're eating more calories than you're using.

Your BMI for 7Stone:

You are underweight for your height

Your BMI is 15.5

If your BMI is less than 18.4 you are underweight for your height. Are you eating enough calories every day? People who are underweight may be at risk from health problems, including loss of bone density, malnutrition and irregular periods (women).

However, you may be naturally slim and will not need to change your eating habits. The best way to ensure that your weight is healthy for your height is to speak with your GP.

Top tip

Try to get up to your ideal weight if you can. You can up your calorie intake but make sure you're eating a healthy, well-balanced diet. Some types of exercise burn more calories than others so make sure you're eating more calories than you're using.

Answer 12

I'm 15, 5ft 2, exactly 7 stone and my BMI says I'm underweight. So yes you must be too. Well probably not, because BMI results can come up totally wrong. I know someone who checked their BMI and it said they were morbidly obese, but all their weight was muscle because he is a body builder. As long as you have a balanced diet and exercise regularly there's nothing to worry about. x

Answer 13

Yes you are underweight.

Answer 14

Yes you are under weight you should be weighing at least 9 stone

Answer 15

Ideal weight for your height is 52 - 66kg   114 - 145lb

You are very underweight (84/98lb)

Your BMI is 13.5 - 15.5 depending on wether you're 6st or 7st

A BMI below 18.4 is considered underweight