From a clinical perspective, an individual is considered “too skinny” if they are deemed underweight. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an individual is underweight if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is below 18.5 [1].3 Sept 2021
What size is considered too skinny?
For adults, a BMI under 18.5 is considered dangerously thin, 18.5-25 is the healthy weight range, 25-30 is overweight, and 30 or over is obese.27 Jan 2016
At what weight are you too skinny?
Less than 18.5 is underweight. From 18.5 to 24.9 is a healthy weight. From 25 to 29.9 is overweight.
What are signs of being too skinny?
- Osteoporosis.
- Skin, hair, or teeth problems.
- Getting sick frequently.
- Feeling tired all the time.
- Anemia.
- Irregular periods.
- Premature births.
- Slow or impaired growth.
What is a dangerously low body weight?
a BMI of 18.49 or below means a person is underweight. a BMI of 18.5–24.99 means they are of normal weight. a BMI of 25–29.99 means they are overweight. a BMI of 30–39.99 or more means they are obese. a BMI of 40 or more means they are morbidly obese.