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Question

I am 10 years old, and I weigh 64 pounds. Do I need to gain weight?

I am about 5'

Answer 1

No, you should LOOSE some of your weight because your still soooooo young.

Answer 2

That would depend on your height. It's healthier to be a bit underweight rather than overweight as long as you're eating a healthy diet.

Here is a link to growth charts for children: http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/growth_charts.html

There are ones for boys and then for girls... and those that say what is typical for your age and then the one that compares your height to your weight for any age.

If you chart your height and weight and age on here and you fall into an area that you are concerned about, speak with your mother about visiting your doctor.

If you're concerned about talking to your mother, ask the school nurse. She can also help you to understand the chart and even weigh and measure you while you're at school. She could also help you to figure out if your body type is healthy and if your eating habits are healthy too.

School nurses are totally cool. They'll help you get it all figured out and they don't call your parents unless you have some sort of severe problem and you refuse to tell them yourself... or... if you ask them to call because you're too nervous to discuss it with mom and dad.

Answer 3

yes 5-10

Answer 4

YES well actually theres this girl in 7th grade that waighs 50 lbs and she really needs to gain wieght so i think you should may be gain like 10 lbs

Answer 5

It all depends on your height...but never let people tell you that you are anorexic...I have a skinny problem too. You could just have a high metabolism...I eat a ton..if you don't eat much and you are rather tall that might be a problem...How much do other girls your size weigh? Do you look deathly thin?

Answer 6

your only 10 years old, your body is still growing so just keep doing what your doing and worry about your weight later. If your still concerned about it ask your parents to bring you in for a check up and ask your Dr.

Answer 7

My Mother used to say that there were five stages to a woman's life:
To Grow Up
To Fill Out
To Firm Up
To Slim Down
To #%#@# With It!

Answer 8

Oh you're fine! You're about to start putting on weight so you can grow properly. Don't worry! Just keep eating properly and NEVER skip meals. :)

Answer 9

Here is the body mass index. http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en-commons/thumb/4/4e/290px-

Figure out the metric translations and apply your height and weight to the index.

Answer 10

Sorry, on my last comment. You are a bit on the thin side, but nothing to worry about.

http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/Calculator.aspx