2007-03-27 10:05:32 · 4 answers · asked by seaside603 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
At 12 years old people are growing. By going on a diet at that age he/she could possibly limit his/her growth. It is really important not to worry at this age. He/she should spend a lot of time outside running and playing. Weight fluctuation in the adolescent and teen years is common and even expected as our bodies find their own rythm. Your cousin has nothing to worry about.
2007-03-27 10:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by Wes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on many factors: gender, height, whether or not they have hit puberty, etc. Children are placed in a percentile range, and a child needs to be very high up that range (top 15-20%) before a doctor would be overly concerned or consider it not normal. This is because unlike adult bodies, children's bodies have not stabilized and stopped changing.
To determine where a child fits on the percentile range for their age, visit this link: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/Calculator.aspx
The calculator I linked to is designed to calculate BMI specifically for children and teens.
2007-03-27 10:15:27 · answer #2 · answered by CT 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anywhere from 60lbs to 190lbs, all depending on their height, weight, body build, muscle structure and more.
2007-03-27 10:08:53 · answer #3 · answered by MrKnowItAll 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well is your cousin worried she's fat? sorry just wondering
2007-03-27 10:09:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋