Is it average for a 12 year old to have 22.2% body fat ??

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Is it average for a 12 year old to have 22.2% body fat ??
Height:4'11"
Weight: 83

2006-09-13 14:40:23 · 4 answers · asked by =] 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness

Average for women is 20 to 27 % body fat. There aren't accepted standards for people as young as 12, as far as I can tell.

2006-09-13 14:48:31 · answer #1 · answered by sailing_orienteer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That equals around a Body mass index of around 16. Which is healthy.

2006-09-13 21:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by skyline fitness 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

hey im 15 and i weigh 86 pounds and im short too

2006-09-13 21:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by daddys lil girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That sounds find to me. Take care : )

2006-09-13 22:08:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋