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[[File:Body images for obesity.png|thumb|Body images to illustrate [[Obesity]]: Images 1 to 5 show people who are underweight]]
[[File:Underweight 01.jpg|thumb|Image of an uderweight woman]]
The term '''underweight''' refers to [[humans]] that have much less [[weight]] than they should. Being underweight is bad for the overall [[health]] of the person affected. It is normal what a person's weights changes over time. Being underweight is often defined using a measure called the [[body mass index]] which calculates a score, based on height and weight. If this score is below 18.5, a person is generally said to be underweight. This is only a general indication, though as the scores must not be calculated for everyone. It does not apply to children and adolescents, for example.
The term '''underweight''' refers to [[humans]] that have much less [[weight]] than they should. Being underweight is bad for the overall [[health]] of the person affected. It is normal what a person's weights changes over time. Being underweight is often defined using a measure called the [[body mass index]] which calculates a score, based on height and weight. If this score is below 18.5, a person is generally said to be underweight. This is only a general indication, though as the scores must not be calculated for everyone. It does not apply to children and adolescents, for example.
Once they were being underweight, psychically, they may feel sad and worried about their health. Therefore, family and friends should support them to help them get rid of their unhappiness.
Once they were being underweight, psychically, they may feel sad and worried about their health. Therefore, family and friends should support them to help them get rid of their unhappiness.
[[Category:Health problems]]
[[Category:Health problems]]