Body Weight - What's Normal? / Question
Published: March 9, 2004

Dear TeenHealthFX,

I am 13 years old, and am 4'11, and weight 110 pounds, am I overweight

Signed: 13, 4'11

Dear 13, 4'11,

 

TeenHealthFX cannot determine this for you over the Internet, only your doctor can. Since you are 13, it is important that you do not try to lose weight while you are still growing; it may be harmful.

 

A good way to determine if you are at a healthy weight is to see the question Appropriated Height & Weight.  From there you can calculate your Body-Mass Index (BMI), which will give you a good idea of where you are.

 

The most important thing to remember is that you can maintain a healthy weight by eating healthy and regular exercise.

 

TeenHealthFX also suggests that you talk with your doctor who can evaluate you as an individual - something that charts cannot do.

 

 

Signed: TeenHealthFX

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