My daughter is 14 years old, 5'1'' and 128 LBS. Is this overweight?
2006-12-29 17:01:45 · 21 answers · asked by Lalaine 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
With those statistics your daughter has a BMI of 23.6.
The BMI range for normal weight range is 18.5 to 24.9.
So no, she is not considered overweight, but she is higher on the normal weight range.
She should just take steps to maintain her weight.
2006-12-29 17:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by Kodee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your daughter's BMI (Body Mass Index) is 24.2, which is the 88th percentile. Anything above the 85th percentile puts your child at risk for becoming overweight in adulthood. Although she's in the 88th percentile, she is still below the level that is considered to be overweight for an adult, so if she can maintain her weight into her later teens then she will be within the healthy range.
One caveat about the BMI: it doesn't take "extra" muscle into account. Most bodybuilders would be considered to be overweight based on the BMI. That being said, it still gives you a good idea of how much you should weigh in relation to your height.
2006-12-29 17:18:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Nerd Guy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so. I'm 16, male, 5'7, 130. When I was 14, I was maybe 5'1 or 5'2, 110, but I was kinda skinny. I wouldn't call her overweight, but you probably don't wanna go any higher.
2006-12-29 17:04:54 · answer #3 · answered by joli334 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pls donot go by the pounds but see the inches .
If her waistline is more than 32'' , then she need to lose some fat around her waist.
This can easily be achieved by walking 40 - 45 mins daily . & cutting dn on sugar and fried stuff for a month & half.
2006-12-29 17:07:24 · answer #4 · answered by ๏๓ รђคภtเ, รђคภtเ รђคภtเ ....... ! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Technically she is close to becoming overweight, although it depends on her frame size and how much muscle she has.
She probably just needs to maintain her current weight or she can lose a few pounds if she wants to.
Healthy weight range for 5ft1 is 98lb to 132lb.
HTH : )
2006-12-29 17:11:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She falls within the BMI or basal Metabolic Index of a Normal Range. You should not be overtly concerned.
You can also go to Fitnessmagazine.com
2006-12-29 17:05:13 · answer #6 · answered by ~~~Tara~~~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't call it overweight unless I've seen her..sports are very important.. ever heard of the BMI (Body Mass Index)?? tells you, if someones weight is ok..google it
2006-12-29 17:09:49 · answer #7 · answered by mulambo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hm, im 14 and iweigh 75 pounds, but im really small, im not even 5 ft yet, but unless she is over 200 i dont think she has anything to worry about
2006-12-30 07:12:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she might be. go here:
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/Calculator.aspx
Because I'm 14 almost 15, 5'4" and 115 lbs. and I'm healthy.
2006-12-29 17:06:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Far from the obese scale. But something to watch though.
Sounds more healthy than fat.
2006-12-29 17:03:53 · answer #10 · answered by freshlybakedj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋