Hi I am 13 years old I am 82 pounds and 5"4. I am not worried about my weight, but I am doing a science project and need to know if I am overweight or underweight.
2007-02-19 04:16:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
You can find out by using the calculator at the link below
2007-02-19 04:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most scientific way to judge how close a person is to their ideal weight is gauge their body mass index, or BMI. There are a range of equations you can use, depending on what system of measurement you use to measure your height and weight. For US imperial users, it is: 703 x (weight in pounds/height in inches squared).
Ideal BMI is between 18.5 and 25. Any weight less is judged as underweight and anything above is judged as overweight.
To avoid doing the maths yourself, go to http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ and imput the figures.
Personally, I think BMI is not a good system to judge whether someone is at a healthy weight or not. It only works well for the middle ground of people, and can't take into account all the massive differentiations in the human physical form. That said, it is the most scientific method we have.
2007-02-19 04:29:29 · answer #2 · answered by lazer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, You are underweight for your height/age/sex and should see a doctor/nutritionist to check that you are eating properly and are healthy. Don't forget that all of these things are based on averages and you are an individual. Don't panic but do check up to se that everything is ok. Good luck.
2007-02-19 04:30:01 · answer #3 · answered by coffee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the standardized weight chart that doctors use (without adjusting for your age) you are underweight for your height.
2007-02-19 04:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by Sandy M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well yes you are under weight because an anverage 13 years old should be about 95 lbs depending on if they hit puberty yet and by height. u should be mainly around 95lbs-115lbs and please dont start to overload yourself with food because ir you do then you will become fat and that will cause more poblems. Forget about what others say cuz you are you
2007-02-19 04:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by christina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're underweight.
2007-02-19 04:23:59 · answer #6 · answered by TrishaTragedy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
underweight! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ur 84 punds and 54??? u must be a stick! Im 5,4 also and 115 pounds! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! u shud gain some weight! r u anorexic??
2007-02-19 04:24:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are underweight...me too i am underweight too. i am like 5'1'' and i weigh like 78 lbs.
2007-02-19 04:25:41 · answer #8 · answered by Mikala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THAT IS A LITTLE UNDER WEIGHT , YOU COULD GAIN 30 LBS AND BE NORMAL
2007-02-19 04:24:54 · answer #9 · answered by Swm 39 4 Younger Swf Forever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
baby you need to eat
2007-02-19 04:24:10 · answer #10 · answered by ros t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋