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[queenofgothic]

i was recently visisted my mum and family who i havent seen for a good six months. the first thing she said to me was i look really skinny and ill, now i think i look fine. so she made me weight myself, i have a body mass index of 15, and my mum when compleltely crazy at me, saying i should weight more and have a bmi of bout 22. now can somebody explain to me what a bmi is? thank you.

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[queenofgothic]

i was recently visisted my mum and family who i havent seen for a good six months. the first thing she said to me was i look really skinny and ill, now i think i look fine. so she made me weight myself, i have a body mass index of 15, and my mum when compleltely crazy at me, saying i should weight more and have a bmi of bout 22. now can somebody explain to me what a bmi is? thank you.

<edit by admin: References to specific weights deleted. Please remember to be sensitive to the fact that discussing specific weights can be triggering for some members with eating disorders - see forum rules.>

 

[David Baxter PhD]

BMI = Body Mass Index

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[David Baxter PhD]

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[Daniel E.]

After converting your weight from stones to pounds (1 stone = 14 pounds), your body mass index is 18.46, which may be slightly underweight unless you round up since a BMI must be at least 18.5 to be considered healthy depending on body type, etc. However, other sources will say that a BMI below 19.1 should be considered underweight even for females. (For males, a healthy BMI range starts higher.)

My mother is a dietitian, and the figure she uses for an acceptable BMI range is 19.1-25.8 for females and 20.7-26.4 for males.

The BMI equation using pounds is:

(pounds * 705) / (height in inches squared)

In your case, your BMI = 18.46

 

[Daniel E.]

After converting your weight from stones to pounds (1 stone = 14 pounds), your body mass index is 18.46, which may be slightly underweight unless you round up since a BMI must be at least 18.5 to be considered healthy depending on body type, etc. However, other sources will say that a BMI below 19.1 should be considered underweight even for females. (For males, a healthy BMI range starts higher.)

My mother is a dietitian, and the figure she uses for an acceptable BMI range is 19.1-25.8 for females and 20.7-26.4 for males.

The BMI equation using pounds is:

(pounds * 705) / (height in inches squared)

In your case, your BMI = 18.46

 

[KiM]

darling ... frm the info that you gave, you seem pretty ok ...some peopple i know are perfetly healthy and have a bmi of around 18 .. so i dont think that you should oworry. as long as you have a healthy approach and attitude to food, enjoy life!!!
xx

 

[KiM]

darling ... frm the info that you gave, you seem pretty ok ...some peopple i know are perfetly healthy and have a bmi of around 18 .. so i dont think that you should oworry. as long as you have a healthy approach and attitude to food, enjoy life!!!
xx

 

[Daniel E.]

BTW:

As a point of reference, a normal BMI is between 19 and 23, most "centrefold" models have a BMI of 18, and most fashion models come in at 17. An anorectic BMI is usually defined as being below 17.5.

Anorexia nervosa - Wikipedia

For adults (>20 years of age) a BMI <18.5 is considered underweight and a BMI <17.5 is diagnostic for AN [anorexia nervosa].
Nutrition Intervention in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

A BMI under 17.5 meets the American Psychiatric Association's weight criteria for anorexia nervosa (the disease also has psychological components). Such an unattractive definition may help normal women feel better about their bodies and stop them from yearning to look like Julia Roberts (BMI 17.3) or Kate Moss (16.8).

Where do you rank when it comes to body mass index? (1998)

 

[Daniel E.]

BTW:

As a point of reference, a normal BMI is between 19 and 23, most "centrefold" models have a BMI of 18, and most fashion models come in at 17. An anorectic BMI is usually defined as being below 17.5.

Anorexia nervosa - Wikipedia

For adults (>20 years of age) a BMI <18.5 is considered underweight and a BMI <17.5 is diagnostic for AN [anorexia nervosa].
Nutrition Intervention in the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

A BMI under 17.5 meets the American Psychiatric Association's weight criteria for anorexia nervosa (the disease also has psychological components). Such an unattractive definition may help normal women feel better about their bodies and stop them from yearning to look like Julia Roberts (BMI 17.3) or Kate Moss (16.8).

Where do you rank when it comes to body mass index? (1998)