Your BMI is 18.4
You are classified as mildly underweight.
If you are 6ft0 and 136 pounds, your BMI is 18.4.
What is a healthy weight for a 6ft0 and 136 pounds Male and Female?
If your BMI is 18.4, 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 0.4 pounds to reach a healthy BMI classification.
BMI ranges for 6ft0 height
If your height is 6ft0 and your weight 136 pounds pounds Male and Female, find your BMI classification below. You can also look at our BMI charts.
Height | Weight Range | Weight classification |
---|---|---|
6ft0 | Below 136 pounds | Underweight |
6ft0 | 136 pounds - 184 pounds | Healthy Weight |
6ft0 | 184 pounds - 221 pounds | Overweight |
6ft0 | 221 pounds and above | Obese |
What are the health risks associated with BMI 18.4, 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 136 pounds underweight for 6ft0 ?
Yes, 136 pounds is underweight for someone who is 6ft0.
Is 136 pounds healthy weight for 6ft0 ?
No, 136 pounds is not healthy weight for someone who is 6ft0.
Is 136 pounds overweight for 6ft0 ?
No, 136 pounds is not overweight for someone who is 6ft0.
Is 136 pounds obese for 6ft0 ?
No, 136 pounds is not obese for someone who is 6ft0.