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Re: weight

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 6 Mar 2000 11:10:52 -0600 (CST)

At Sun, 5 Mar 2000, Rachel wrote: >
>I am 5ft, 18yrs old, and my weight is 43kg. I play soccer and I surf. I
>want to loose weight. Could you give me a guideline to follow please,
>so i can do it safely.

At your age and height, recommended weight gain is 100# (45.5kg) give or take 10# (4.5kg). Since you are at 43kg and your lowest recommended weight is 41kg (45.5-4.5A), You are, healthwise just where you want to be. Maximum acceptable further loss considering your athletic prowess, is 2 kg. 

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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