Im 16 yo male 5 foot 9 inches and weigh 116 pounds my bmi is 17.3 is that dangerous?

Question

Im 16 yo male 5 foot 9 inches and weigh 116 pounds my bmi is 17.3 is that dangerous?

Answer 1

It is extremely underweight, yes.

In fact, those with a BMI of 17.5 and below have met the weight criteria for a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (there are other criteria to consider, as well, for a diagnosis, however).

~M~

Answer 2

I am 5 foot five and I weigh more that that.  You should ask a doctor and see if he can help.  If your doctor is a a**ho** than you should go to the nearest hospital.