Calculate your child's BMI. For example, a 10 year old boy who is 140 cm tall (4'7") and weighs 45 kg would have a BMI of 22.9 (45 divided by 1.4 x 1.4) which would mean they are technically overweight.
For example, a 10-year-old boy who is 54.5 inches tall (50th percentile for height) and weighs 96 pounds would have a BMI of 22.5 kg/m2, placing him at the 96th percentile for his age and sex, which is in the obesity category.
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The average weight for 12 year old boys is 40.7 kg and 12 year old girls average 41.8 kg 1 The tables below show the distribution of weight by percentile of the 12 year year old population. Current units = kilograms.
A normal body fat percentage for a girl is 15 to 29 percent; overweight, 21 to 33 percent; and obesity, over 33 percent. For boys, underweight is 12 percent body fat or less; normal weight, 14 to 22 percent; overweight, 18 to 32 percent; and obesity, over 32 percent.
Noticeable weight gain may occur prior to a growth spurt as excess fat helps promote growth. As a child goes through puberty, their stores of body fat may change. For example, girls tend to gain more fatty tissue in the hips, thighs and buttocks, while boys may have an increase in fat on their stomachs.
Obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for children and teens of the same age and sex. For example, a 10-year-old boy of average height (56 inches) who weighs 102 pounds would have a BMI of 22.9 kg/m2.
For what it's worth, your BMI says that you are 20.5, which is on the slim side of the range 18.5–24.5 for an adult. For an 11 year old, they say you chubby. Personally, I do not hold much credence in the BMI scale. based on an 11 year old male at 40kg and 140cm BMI-for-age is at the 86th percentile.
They're likely to stand somewhere between 4 and 5 feet tall at this age. Their weight will probably be somewhere between 70 and 100 pounds.
The height of 10 year old girl can be generally around 54.5 inches. 10 Year Old Boy: Boys tend to weigh more than girls as they get older, but at this age the girls are heavier. Boys tend to weigh about 68 pounds (31kg) on average; normal range is anything from 57 to 100 pounds.
In order to lose 5kg in a week, you would need to create a calorie deficit of approximately 35,000 calories. This would require burning an additional 5,000 calories per day or cutting 5,000 calories from your diet each day.
You will lose up to 10 pounds (4.5 kgs) if you consume 800 calories and exercise regularly. Make sure your doctor or nutritionist is aware of your diet pattern.
BMI values of less than 18.5 kg/m2 are considered underweight. BMI values between 18.5 kg/m2 to 24.9 kg/m2 are healthy. BMI values between 25 kg/m2 to 30 kg/m2 are overweight. BMI values greater than 40 kg/m2 are considered obese.
Using a height of 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) as a guide, as it squares to three and also lies conveniently between average adult male and female heights, overweight is defined as 75 kg and obese as 90 kg. The risk of the extra 15 kg, or 33 lb, is modest when compared with other risk factors.
According to the CDC, the average weight of a 12-year-old female is 92 pounds (lb) , or around 42 kilograms (kg).
Puberty – Increased hormones in a child's body during puberty (between the ages of 10 and 14 for girls and between the ages of 12 and 16 for boys) leads to growth and possible expansion of “baby fat” areas. This typically takes place in girls' belly, breast area and hips. Boys' shoulders will get broader.
Match your child's portion to the serving size listed on the label to avoid extra calories, fat, and sugar. Put healthy foods and drinks where they are easy to see and keep high-calorie foods and drinks out of sight—or don't buy them at all. Eat fast food less often.
According to the CDC, 13.4 percent of children ages 2 to 5 years and 20.3 percent of kids 6 to 11 years of age have obesity.
Understanding childhood weight problems
Those extra pounds put kids at risk for developing serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Childhood obesity also takes an emotional toll. Overweight children often have trouble keeping up with other kids and joining in sports and activities.
While a large baby may not become an overweight child, a child who is obese often remains obese as an adult. To keep your baby at a healthy weight: Monitor your weight gain during pregnancy. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can increase a baby's birth weight.