Body Weight - What's Normal? / Question
Published: September 22, 1999
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I am a 14 year old female, weighing 130 pounds and 5 feet 2 inches tall. What weight should I be?
Signed: What Weight Should I Be?
Dear What Weight Should I Be?,
In the medical world, professionals use different indices and charts to look at appropriate body weight for people. However, these are often misunderstood because they are averages. All people are different in diet, exercise, body make-up, bone composition, and genetic history, making it difficult to give anyone an exact appropriate weight.
Your age indicates that you could still be growing, which means that it is important to maintain a good, healthy diet and exercise plan.
TeenHealthFX recommends that if you feel it is a concern, consult your doctor or school nurse.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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