Your BMI is 17.5
You are classified as mildly underweight.
If you are 155cm and 42 kg, your BMI is 17.5.
What is a healthy weight for a 155cm and 42 kg Male and Female?
If your BMI is 17.5, you are mildly underweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
If you are , your healthy BMI is between $20_and_$26. So you have to gain 2.4 kg to reach a healthy BMI classification.
BMI ranges for 155cm height
If your height is 155cm and your weight 42 kg pounds Male and Female, find your BMI classification below. You can also look at our BMI charts.
| Height | Weight Range | Weight classification |
|---|---|---|
| 155cm | Below 44 kg | Underweight |
| 155cm | 44 kg - 60 kg | Healthy Weight |
| 155cm | 60 kg - 72 kg | Overweight |
| 155cm | 72 kg and above | Obese |
What are the health risks associated with BMI 17.5, mildly underweight?
The health risks associated with a BMI below 18.5.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), having a low body mass index (underweight classification) is associated with certain health risks:
- Nutritional deficiencies (osteoporosis, anemia)
- Weakened immune system
- Fertility problems
In addition to these health problems, being underweight can also cause low self-esteem and depression.
Facts
Fact 1
34% of adults high school graduate are overweight in the US.
37% of adults college graduate are overweight in the US.
Fact 2
34% of adults with a salary between $50,000 - $74,999 are obese in the US.
37% of adults with a salary between $50,000 - $74,999 are overweight in the US.
Fact 3
32% of adults are obese in the US.
35% of adults are overweight in the US.
Is 42 kg underweight for 155 cm?
Yes, 42 kg is underweight for someone who is 155cm.
Is 42 kg healthy weight for 155 cm?
No, 42 kg is not healthy weight for someone who is 155cm.
Is 42 kg overweight for 155 cm?
No, 42 kg is not overweight for someone who is 155cm.
Is 42 kg obese for 155 cm?
No, 42 kg is not obese for someone who is 155cm.