I am 105 pounds and 13, am I overweight?!


Question: I am 105 pounds and 13, am I overweight.?
I am 5'0" and 105 pounds. I don't know if thats overweight or not.

also in health class we got our body fat measured and I was 9% is this normal, because she never told us what the normal was.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
You're good =]


http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/f...

you can calculate your BMI and see for yourselfHealth Question & Answer

"Your BMI is 20.5
18.5 - 24.9 Healthy Weight For Most Adults
According to medical experts, your weight falls into the healthy range, it represents the lowest level of risk for heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. To further reduce your risk, focus on healthy eating with a menu that is low in saturated fat, and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as staying active for life.* Congratulations to you if you have recently reduced your weight to this level; staying committed to your healthy lifestyle will help you maintain both your weight and your well-being."
"Underweight: Less than 18.5
Normal weight: 18.5 - 24.9
Overweight: 25 - 29.9
Very Overweight: Over 30 "
You are not overweight, just healthy. =]Health Question & Answer

YOU ARE NOT OVERWEIGHT. Good lord. You are skinny. The average woman has 20 -27% body fat. "Very low" body fat is 14-17% for a woman. Basically anything under 30% body fat is normal for a woman/girl. You are a skinny minny.Health Question & Answer

you are at a healthy weight, but are close to the line of healthy and overweight. but don't worry, you're fine.

and according to the site that i'm looking at, it says that if your bmi is less than 18.5%, you are underweight.Health Question & Answer

that is sooo normal dont even worry about it i am 5'4 13 and 135 and i am athletic so dont worry what anyone else tells you on here... as soon as you get taller you will be skinny if you arent already
i hope i helpedHealth Question & Answer

No you are not overweight. Your body fat comp is very good. to be overweight it needs to be like 30 i think so you must be in very good shape. When i was 13 i think i weighed 113Health Question & Answer

ohmygosh no!!! i'm 12 and i'm 110!! i'm the average american 12 year old weight size! your probably a toothpick so don't worry about it!!!

much love-becca :DHealth Question & Answer

No! Your actually a little underweight. Look at this chart. It says you are supposed to be 120 lbs!
So that's really good!

http://www.disabled-world.com/img/height...Health Question & Answer

ur fine, calm down!!!

im 13, 5'4 and 120, im EXSTREAMLY athletic, i do volleyball year round. at my last doc apponitment they said im normalHealth Question & Answer

Yes, that's perfectly fine. You are definitely not overweight. Don't worry about it.Health Question & Answer

Dude.

You are very much not overweight.
My next door neighbor is thirteen, and she is 103 pounds.

I very highly doubt this is overweight.Health Question & Answer

No. You're not overweight.
And you're only 13, so you shouldn't be worrying too much about it either.Health Question & Answer

Thats compleatly fine. Your BMI is way below overweight. Don't worry about it!Health Question & Answer

You are pefectly normal!Health Question & Answer

Congratulations! You are in perfect shape! :-)Health Question & Answer

It all depends on your BMI. The muscle weighs more on your body than the fat, so I would say your average. (JustaGuess)Health Question & Answer

i am like 5' 2 and am 120 and i am normal.

so i would say you are fine
dont worry about your weightHealth Question & Answer

ur ACUALLY under weightHealth Question & Answer

F*** sake you are not fat! Id kill for your figure! Dont get yourself down about it.Health Question & Answer

you're absolutely fine dont worry about it.Health Question & Answer

That weight is just right for your height.Health Question & Answer

9% is fine! i am 5'0" and 102 pounds, and i am pretty skinny, so you are a healthy weight!!Health Question & Answer

yes! its totally normal. Dont worry about it.
and you're only 13!Health Question & Answer

NO!, ur the perfect body mass indez, its about 56%

i wish i was ur size, im 5'0 and 117 and i want to loss weightHealth Question & Answer

Stop. Are you really asking this question.? You must have very low self-esteem.Health Question & Answer

sounds fine, depends on how your body is built and how tall you are.Health Question & Answer

no im 12 and im 97 turning 13 and the doctor said i should be weighting 103Health Question & Answer

NO. I'm 4'11 and 103. And that's normal.Health Question & Answer

That sounds perfectHealth Question & Answer

that is a very good body weightHealth Question & Answer

Well if your 9% then thats the percent of kids who way more then you, i think you may need to start being healthier, try to diet a littleHealth Question & Answer



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