I have a 13 1/2-year-old daughter. How does she stack up?
I have a 13 1/2-year-old daughter, 62 inches tall, 133 pounds. How does she stack up?
I tried using your Healthy Body Calculator® for my daughter, but the calculator said that it is only good for age 18 or older. She seems ok, height / weight-wise, but she seems to eat often. She doesn't appear...
I have talked about my weight with my mom and some close friends. I am underweight.
Thank you for the concern, I appreciate it very much. I have already talked about it with my mom and some of my closest friends. I do have an appointment with my doctor on Tuesday to talk about it.
I am 5 feet 11 inches. So I guess I am underweight, but the thing is...
I’m a 14-year-old teenager and I have been struggling to lose weight. Do you have any tips for me?
I'm a 14-year-old teenager and I have been struggling to lose weight for quite some time now. I walk twice a day for 30 minutes each time and I do 30 sit-ups each week. I eat very well but on weekends I sort of let go of my good eating pattern and eat junk...
I filled out your calculator and was wondering how much a difference there is me being 16 not 18 years old?
I filled out your Healthy Body Calculator and I was wondering how much of a difference there is, me being 16 not 18.( I'm 5' 11", 140 pounds). Thank You.
Not a lot. You can weigh 155 - 189 pounds. Needless to say, you are probably tall and thin for your age. But the good...
I have a 13 year old girl who won’t eat any vegetables.
I have a 13-year-old girl who is very active and she is extremely picky. She won't eat any vegetables at all. She has been having problems with her eyesight for 3 years now and she needs a new, stronger prescription every year. I've tried hiding vegetables or forcing her to eat them and she...
I hear that the average teen burns about 1100 calories a day with a fair amount of exercise.
I heard that the average teen burns about 1,100 calories a day with a fair amount of exercise (school, work at home, etc). I was wondering basically how much a healthy, young teen would burn. Does this number sound right?
No way unless the person is a toddler (2 to 3-year-old).
I am a female 14 years old, 5 feet 7 inches and 118 pounds. I want to know if I am underweight or not?
Hi, I am a female 14 years old, 5 feet 7 inches and 118 pounds. I want to know if I am underweight or not?
No, you are not underweight for height. You are taller than 95% of the girls your age and average for weight with a healthy weight range of 111 - 145...
I’m a 15 year old female. What is a good weight for me?
I'm a 15-year-old female, 5 feet 6 inches, currently 101 pounds. What is a good weight for me?
Your healthy weight range for height and age is 95 - 152 pounds with an average of 112 pounds. Your BMI is 16 which is a little low for your age-related healthy range of 17 - 28....
Where can I find a dietitian who works with teenagers?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with teenagers?
The Pediatric Nutrition dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association specializes in working with infants, children, and adolescents. You can find a dietitian at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Include your zip code or city/state and the type of service you want (individual...
How much should a 16 year old weigh?
How much should a 16-year-old weigh?
Have you tried my Healthy Kid Calculator®? Click on the link in the calculator box in the left navigation.
Depends on gender and height. Send your stats back and I will give you a healthy range.