1. Should i lose a few pounds? I am 15 years old, 5'3" and 118 pounds.
2. Also, i went to my doctor today and had a check-up. She said i am 50-75 percentile in weight, and 25-50 percentile for my height. Does that mean i'm too heavy for my height? :(
2007-07-27 13:35:49 · 9 answers · asked by jenni xo 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
don't worry you are very healthy.
I am 5'5" weighing 115 and 15 as well.
I'm pretty healthy but I think I need to get my weight up a little.
But don't worry :) Be happy with the way you look!
2007-07-27 13:41:12 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Taishya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't need to loose weight. As far as percentiles, for your weight 50% weigh less that you and 25% weigh more than you and your height, 25% are shorter than you and 50% taller than you.Height you can't change, but weight can be worked on, so if a lot of girls are anorexic that brings the low end to a higher percent. So you are right in a nice place. I am sure it is really hard to be exactly 50% for height and 50% for weight, but that does not mean that is perfect but just the averages, and if you were overweight your doctor would have told you. 5'3" and 118 sound perfect, not skinny not fat--perfect!! Look on one of those chart ranges for height and weight and see where you fit in. But again--you are perfect!!
2007-07-27 13:50:14 · answer #2 · answered by joan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1] 25 to 50th percentile for height means 3/4 to 1/2 of other women your age are taller than you.
2] 50 to 75th percentile means 1/4 to 1/2 of women you age are heavier than you.
Normally , a person 5'3" should weigh between 107 and 135 pounds [ 19 to 24% BMI - body fat. ]
You are - Practically Perfect.
2007-07-27 13:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it absolutely does not mean you're too heavy for your height, what your doctor is talking about is your BMI [Body Mass Index]. You're in the healthy weight zone. So no need to worry!
2007-07-27 13:44:47 · answer #4 · answered by Ashley. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't need to lose a few pounds! You're great.
2007-07-27 13:47:46 · answer #5 · answered by trainer53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG are you kidding me ?! I'm about 5'4 and I'm 125 and I'm healthy. You're fine :)
2007-07-27 13:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by Missy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its means your in the healthy weight zone.
2007-07-27 13:38:18 · answer #7 · answered by kelsi~ 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
woah no don't lose weight. i think your underweight.
and idk what the hell your doctor meant by that stuff but your definatley not over weight and certantly dont need to lose any lbs.
2007-07-27 13:39:00 · answer #8 · answered by Miss Tragedy™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run
2007-07-27 13:38:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋