How much is she suposed to weigh... she is about 5ft. 2 in.
2007-03-11 04:25:19 · 7 answers · asked by ;) 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
5 2 and growing? -- Normal would be 100-120. However, havent you noticed through the years that children "chub out" and then shoot up? You can tell that a child is headed for a growth spurt when they appear to be packing on the pounds. I can't tell if you are worried about an underweight child or an overweight child. If you think she is anorexic - get to a doctor soon you will need help with that. If you think she is a little overweight - cook healthier and shop healthier. A bowl of fresh fruit on the counter can be just as enticing to a teen as a freezer full of ice cream.
2007-03-11 04:31:50 · answer #1 · answered by kbama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Between 8 and 9 stone is OK but if she is heavier than that then you should remember that she is beginning puberty and some excess weight it likely to disappear on it's own. Also the psychological damage which can be done from stressing a teenager about her weight can be much more far reaching and damaging than being a little over or underweight.
Most guidelines are designed for adults and not much help with teenagers but you could try looking at Dr. Margaret Ashwell's web site. She feels waist measurement is a much more appropriate guide than just weight or even body mass index.
Try and make sure that you daughter is eating at least 5 portions of fruit and veg a day (around 1lb in weight) drinking at least 3 pints of water, getting enough calcium, (around 1pt of milk a day or half a pint and a yogurt or a small piece of cheese as a guideline) and getting a minimum of 30 mins exercise 5 times a week. That should help keep her at the right weight.
Being a few kilos underweight is more serious than being a few kilos overweight but either way unless you think it's serious try not to make too big a issue about it. If you are still concerned it may be worth consulting your doctor for advice.
2007-03-11 04:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of different factors to take into account in calculating how much she should weigh, including bone structure and puberty. Since you don't say whether you're concerned that she's overweight or underweight, I've included a website for you to visit which merely discusses everything.
Good luck!
2007-03-11 04:39:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 14 and growing, and i weigh normal at 115 and i'm 5' 3" so i'm guessing anywhere from 5 lbs less to 5 lbs. more than me. It also depends, if the are big boned, or if the aren'tt it can add or take away a few extra pounds.
2007-03-11 04:38:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say your daughter should weigh about 105-110, but if she is healthy and energetic, she is most likely fine. My 14 year old is 5'4" and weighs 96 pounds. She is technically under weight but she is athletic and healthy so the doctor says not to worry. I am not sure if you think she is over or under weight, but I would go by how she feels.
2007-03-11 04:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by Grandma 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
around 115-125 is ok for her as long as she isnt too skinny or chunky shes ok ask her doctor if you need another opinion.
2007-03-11 04:37:37 · answer #6 · answered by LoK4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 14 im 5'3" and im 103 im not really sure if im underweight or not, but im really athletic and kinda petite
2007-03-11 04:56:15 · answer #7 · answered by baby doll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋