my daughter is 14 and she is 5'3 and wieghs 155 punds is she overweight or underweight?

Answer 1

Yes she is. It's nothing to panic about tho, it's easily correctable. Just monitor the calories, especially the junk calories. Put more veggies on the dinner table, less starches, less meat. Kill the desserts, and watch the milk intake.

Also, get her to move more. She doesn't need a diet, just a change in her lifestyle.

Answer 2

well your daugter is somwhat over weight ! A normal weight for someone her age and weight would be from 120 -140 pounds ! Shes not exstremly over weight but if she needs to either stop eating alot of sweets like most teenagers or she needs to exercise .Those are the best things you can do for her at this moment ! You can also eat more fruit and vegies ! This may help alot ! Also takedaily walks her let her swim or exercise but make sure its something fun or she wont want to do it and shell find it a big drag . You could maybe also have her instead of using the computer and watch tv maybe go to the park with some friends or something ! She shoould eat 3 large meals ( Breakfast , Luch and diner ) and two snacks like fruit or something of that sort . She should also be exsplained to that she is a little over weight ! If nothing works she might have it from genetics or hormons . She may also want to goin a after school program !! Like a sport ! Hope i helped !!! If you need anymore advice talk 2 me !

Answer 3

I'm not sure about a 14 year old, but I"m 22, 5'3 and 155... I know that I'm considered 'overweight', but I'm sure that a 14 year old wouldn't be, since they're still growing.

Answer 4

I wouldn't be as concerned about her weight, but rather her lifestyle. Is she growing up to be a couch potato? If she's active, then don't worry. If she sits around all day, then find a fun way for her to get some exercise. Don't push the weight issue with her though. The last thing you want to do is cut her self-esteem.

Answer 5

Overweight. Do her BMI calculator.

Child And Teenager BMI Results
Your child is a female aged 14 years and 0 months.

Your child's BMI number is 27.5



Her BMI number indicates she is in a group considered to be 'obese' at this time.



This means your child is probably carrying more body fat than is optimal for her health. It's important you consider the things you can do to encourage your child in good health. First you should review your child's level of activity and eating habits. If you feel your child is clearly heavier than is healthiest for her height it's a good idea to have your child reviewed by your family doctor and a nutritionist.

There can be adverse health consequences for children who are overweight so it's important to consider a medical check up for them.

Not all children who fall into this group are carrying extra body fat, some may be solid and muscular children who may be at risk of becoming overweight. If you think your child fits this picture better, then you may decide to keep their food and activity levels as they are and continue monitoring their growth.

Important notes: Please be aware this read out only gives a snapshot of your child's BMI number at one moment in time. Children can move from one BMI group to another over time. It's important to monitor your child's growth in order to pick this up.

BMI numbers in children are interpreted differently to those in adults. The BMI numbers of healthy children are lower than in adults, and they change depending on the child's age and gender.

Answer 6

She is considered mildly overweight. But, that doesnt really mean too much. She may still be growing. Ask her how she feels about herself. Thats the most important thing. If she doesn't feel good about herself then help her with that. Don't go by what the scale says, go by how she feels

Answer 7

She is a little overweight but probably not by much. Just try to get her to make some changes so that it doesn't all catch up to her when she's older. Get her into healthy routines. Be careful to not let her think you're calling her fat. That would be unhelpful.

Answer 8

It really depends on a lot of factors, not just height and age. You also have to consider her physical structure; I found out last semester that my lean weight (what I'd weigh if I had NO FAT whatsoever) is 159 pounds, which means that my muscles and bones are really heavy just by themselves. It runs in the German side of my family.

Answer 9

She may be a bit overweight. Take her to the doctor and find out for sure.

Answer 10

My daughter is 5'3 and weighs 138 and the doctor said she really needed to watch her weight so I would say over weight.