If i were 38 years old and 5ft 5inches weighing 170 am considered 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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