BMI 17.5: What It Means and What to Do
A body mass index of 17.5 places you in the Underweight category according to WHO and CDC standards. The average BMI for US adults is 29.8 (men: 29.4, women: 30.1).
BMI Scale Position
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Your BMI: 17.5 — Low BMI may indicate malnutrition or other health issues
BMI Category
Underweight
Healthy BMI Range
18.5–24.9
BMI to Gain to Reach Normal
1.0 BMI