is 96lbs a healthy weight for a girl whose 15 and 5'2"?? what is the average weight for that age and height
2006-10-07 16:34:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I think if that is your normal weight and you are not dieting to achieve this weight it is normal, as long as you are otherwise healthy, which by the way can be told by your looks, (eyes, hair,nails,) not by the fact you are slim. I am 5'0' and was at that weight to 100 all through high school. Of course eating disorders were not a "problem" as they are now.Those weight charts were first made out by insurance companies they are not reliable sources and are being updated slowly because most pople are overweight. Go to Self.com and try a body mass calculation, you could also do some weight training not for big muscles. but just to fill out some.
2006-10-07 16:41:14 · answer #1 · answered by malraene 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a healthy weight as long as you are eating properly!
I weighed 102 lbs when I was around that age, until I was about 28 and I am 5'1". They say the ideal weight for someone 5'2" is 110...you add 5 lbs for every inch over 5'...but I don't agree...it all depends on bone structure, muscle mass as opposed to fat mass...etc
So...as long as you are not forcing yourself to be 96 lbs by not eating and other such measures...you're fine...be happy and enjoy life!
2006-10-07 23:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by mitanbarr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are under weight and a little short for someone your age, normal weight is more like 115-130, and height is 5'2-6'2. You shouldn't be concerned as you are still growing and subject to major height and wait changes.
2006-10-07 23:53:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is fine. I have always weighed between 90 and 100 lbs. I am now 22yrs old and 99 pounds. There only issue is you want to make sure that you are a healthy 96 not unhealthy. And finding clothes is sometimes an problem.
2006-10-07 23:42:43 · answer #4 · answered by Heather M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey! I'm 15 and 5'2'' as well! ...But I weight 103-105. Standards say you should weigh atleast 101 pounds, but I'm no weight expert. If you want an expert opinion, have a doctor checkup.
2006-10-08 00:15:24 · answer #5 · answered by KoolBluEffect 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think thats a great weight for your height. Im not sure what the normal weight is, but for your height, Id say youre perfect.
2006-10-07 23:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
110 is average weight for your height. I would say that 96 is healthy for you as long as you feel healthy. take care
2006-10-07 23:40:46 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle : 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably be another 6-10 pounds heavier based on your height to fit averages recommend by medical profession.
2006-10-07 23:41:00 · answer #8 · answered by conetoe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to bone structure it can be from 96 lbs to 130 and look good and be healthy.
2006-10-07 23:37:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a little bit underweight, you could probably stand to gain 10 pounds at least.
2006-10-07 23:41:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋