BMI Calculator: Is 170 lbs at 5'5" Overweight?
Yes, you would be considered overweight.
According to the National Institutes of Health, a 38-year-old female who is 5'5" and weighs 170 lbs has a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 27.8, which is in the overweight category. A healthy weight for someone of your height would be between 108-135 lbs.
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