Body Weight - What's Normal? / Question
Published: August 15, 2001
Dear TeenHealthFX,
Hi I'm 12 years old, and I'm 4'10" and weigh 75 pounds. Why do you think I'm this small and so short?
Signed: Small And Short
Dear Small And Short,
The size that you are now and the size you eventually will be, is all determined by genetics. To get a look at your genetic background look at your parents' heights and weight. You probably will fall somewhere in between their height and weight.
You didn't mention whether you are a male or female. It is possible that you haven't even begun puberty yet, and that your major growth spurt hasn't even started. If that's the case, you probably will grow 4-6 inches in the next year or two! So try and relax and let the growth happen.
Keep in mind that a person's looks and body size is not a good measure of who they are as a person. There are many different ways to measure a person, by their heart; by their character and the way they treat others. You may not have any say about your height but you certainly can influence these other qualities.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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