Question 1

what if my child's weight percentile is higher than her height percentile?

Accepted Answer

Well, how much? : That may happen, and some or most of it may be genetic. If dad is 5' 6", 200 lbs, the simple fact is that your child's weight percentile may always be higher. Sometimes the weight percentile is a little higher. The more important measurement is the bmi, or body mass index, which gives a much better predictor of obesity. Concentrate on a calorie appropriate, healthy diet with low carb snacks.

Question 2

should a child's height percentile always be higher than weight percentile?

Accepted Answer

No: There is also a weight for height graph that can tell if the child weighs more than he should for his height. But a child could be -for example-25% height and 50% weight and still fall within normal guidelines. Kids tend to change rapidly mad may get heavier just before a growth spurt, . If the doctor says your child is overweight please take it seriously. Work on exercise ; eating habits.

Question 3

is there a website to find the normal weight for each child's height?

Accepted Answer

CDC website: A great source for growth charts is the centers for disease control and prevention website. It has lots of different charts dealing with the growth of children. The site can be found here: http://www.Cdc.Gov/growthcharts/clinical_charts.Htm.

Question 4

is there any medication for add that does not affect a child's height and weight growth?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Non stimulants such as effexor, (venlafaxine) wellbutrin, nortriptyline, strattera and guanefacine may not have as much impact on weight as the stimulants but they can effect appetite and could effect growth but likely not as much.

Question 5

i am currently 18 y/o but my height is like a child which is 141 cm and my weight is 42 kg. is there a way to be taller or is there a problem with me?

Accepted Answer

: Your growth chart and parental heights are important factors to consider.  Healthy diet and regular sleep patterns recommended.
Review chart with your PCP and determine any need for testing.

Question 6

is my child at a healthy weight and height? she is 10, 4 ft. 11in. , and weighs 100.8 lbs.?

Accepted Answer

Growth: Per the CDC, she is at the upper end of normal for both stature and weight.  However, a single point on the growth curve does yield as much data as many points over the course of her life.  Her pediatrician should be able to tell you if she has always followed the upper growth curves, or if this is a new finding.

Question 7

what is the height and weight for a child to go from an infant seat into a high back booster seat?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Each restraint system has a sticker on the body that details the ht &weight range for the seat. Kids should rear face until @ least 2y or longer to protect their neck from spinal cord injury. Boosters with improved integrated 5 pt harness are available up to 60-85 lb which remain the best protection in a roll over or t bone crash. You never get to pick your type of crash.

Question 8

my child is 3yrs old and wt is near to 12kg.and her ht is 92cm.is this ideal weight and height for a girl?

Accepted Answer

Proportioned weight: Ideal weight really depends on genetics and activity level (muscle weighs more than fat!) but a quick way to estimate a proportional weight for a height of 92 cm is to use a growth chart such as the one pictured.  Height for age plots in the 50th (average percentile), and a proportional weight would be approximately 13kg.  General growth trends over time and BMI calculation may be more useful.

Question 9

hi i'm 22 yo female i'm 5'3 height and 100 lbs wheight people say i lookike a 13 yo child i'd this has something to do with my wheight ??

Accepted Answer

Childlike 22 yo: Just by calculating your Body Mass Index (17.7), it seems you are a thin person. it's important to check your nutritional status, and you're overall health. Also, regarding you're appearance it's important to check you're sexual maturation and you're Tanner stage.

Question 10

i am a married girl and i have no child my problem is that my weight is 71kg and my height is 5.2 i want to loss my weight please give some suggestion?

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial: Being overwieight has many factors.  The obvious ones are diet and physical activity.    There are other factors that can be evaluated.  Conditions such as pcos, and Insulin resistance can often create a hormonal imbalance that can cause weight gain.  Pcos specifically can also cause infertility and the inability to ovulate.  Hypothyroidism is another condition.
Suggestion:
diet
excercise
hormones.

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I am currently 18 y/o but my height is like a child which is 141 cm and my weight is 42 kg. is there a way to be taller or is there a problem with me?

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Is my child at a healthy weight and height? she is 10, 4 ft. 11in. , and weighs 100.8 lbs.?

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What is the height and weight for a child to go from an infant seat into a high back booster seat?

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My child is 3yrs old and wt is near to 12kg.and her ht is 92cm.is this ideal weight and height for a girl?

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Hi i'm 22 yo female i'm 5'3 height and 100 lbs wheight people say i lookike a 13 yo child i'd this has something to do with my wheight ??

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I am a married girl and i have no child my problem is that my weight is 71kg and my height is 5.2 i want to loss my weight please give some suggestion?

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