The ideal weight for a woman that is 5 feet 6 inches tall is 117-154 pounds. A man that is 5 feet 6 inches tall should weigh between 123-156 pounds. A woman or man that falls below these standards may be considered underweight or anorexic in appearance. Anorexia is a debilitating disease that affects thousands of men and women in America and around the world. The long term effects of
Read more.... anorexia include: loss of menstrual periods, weakness, dry or yellow skin, insomnia, and the growth of hair on the body. A good resource for more information on this disease can be found at: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/anorexia_signs_symptoms_causes_treatment.htm