I think I'm underweight. I am 13 (going on 14), 5' 0", and weigh 87-90 pounds. If I am underweight, what would be a good and healthy way to gain weight? (besides junk food) And what's the average weight for someone my age?
2007-07-05 18:34:22 · 4 answers · asked by Foxy93 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
You are underweight. Your BMI is 17. Healthy is between 18.5-24.9. I would reccomend meat, grains, and peanut butter. Maybe work out a little? But you're only thirteen, you'll grow.
2007-07-05 18:48:10 · answer #1 · answered by RKB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Average weight for a girl your age is 101 lbs. Average height is about 5'2". Considering that and comparing the chart I'm reading, I think you're right in the healthy range. You definitely don't need to gain more than 5 lbs, and you'll gain that without really trying if you want. Don't worry about being a couple inches shorter than average . . . you are probably still growing, and even if you aren't it is extremely rare for girls to have problems with being too short (within reason, of course, and you're past the point of being too short anyway). Good night!
2007-07-06 01:47:24 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 13 and im 5"0 too lol and im 87-90 pounds to and im under weight but i am gaining weight to be healthyer .... So what i do is i eat alot but its just a habbit but i have a high motablism. so hit the weight and get some abs
Im really strong look slender strong and i think great
2007-07-06 02:25:20 · answer #3 · answered by Puppylover x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no im 14 going on 15 and i weight the same and am 5' 4;
2007-07-06 01:41:43 · answer #4 · answered by anounomus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋