2006-07-21 10:49:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
He's fine. The height weight ratio is more important that his age to weight ratio.
2006-07-21 10:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Department of Health and Human Services (official U.S. government organization addressing health issues) provides the following tool for assessing appropriate weight:
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/Calculator.aspx
According to this tool, your brother is not too heavy, but is "at risk of becoming overweight":
"Based on the height and weight entered, the BMI is 22.3, placing the BMI-for-age at the 92nd percentile for boys aged 11 years 4 months. This child is at risk of becoming overweight....
Although not overweight right now, this child has the potential for becoming overweight so prevention of excess weight gain is important. Children and teens should NOT be placed on a weight reduction diet without the consultation of a healthcare provider."
2006-07-21 17:57:50 · answer #2 · answered by FriendlyHelper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much of it is muscle. If he looks like hes fat then he probably is. But the thing about boys at this age is that it is right before their natural growth spurt. So it is completely normal for boys to gain weight before they start growing. They usually get tall at around the age of 13 or 14. If he is active and eating right then you have nothing to worry about.
2006-07-21 17:54:31 · answer #3 · answered by ~*KB*~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this article has a weight mass index that you can find out what weight he should be for his height. aslo there are some great weight loss programs and exercise
2006-07-21 17:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think thats too much, thats pretty tall isnt it, for an 11 year old?
2006-07-21 17:52:15 · answer #5 · answered by Jesus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, unless he plays football..
120 is closer to the norm.
2006-07-21 17:52:28 · answer #6 · answered by moocow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a healthy weight for his height. I wouldnt woory about it..
2006-07-21 17:52:01 · answer #7 · answered by sea_sher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a little bit heavier than average, nothin to worry about at all
2006-07-21 17:52:52 · answer #8 · answered by James 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya thats is alot for this age he should not weight that much
2006-07-21 21:47:01 · answer #9 · answered by lori7642 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!! im 5'4 and i weigh 95. whoa whoa whoa. he weighs more than my 48 year old aunt. and shes taller than him!!!
2006-07-21 17:53:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋