Question 1

how can i gain weight and height 13 year old boy?

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Diet and exercise: Teenagers experience a growth acceleration in height and weight, which is influenced by overall health. Good nutrition, a balanced diet and  daily exercise will help.

Question 2

my 13 year old son is 103 pounds. he is 5'4. he needs to gain weight so he has been eating more but lost weight. he was 105 before. excercises for 30m?

Accepted Answer

Diet and muscle mass: To gain weight you have to consume more calories than you are burning. Do this in a healthy way though. Don't choose junk or fast food. Keep a well balanced diet and make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need. Don't cut out exercise as it is very good for you. Weight lifting and other muscle building exercises can help you increase your body mass.

Question 3

how can a 13 year old female lose weight w/o feeling hungry all the time?

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Patience: By increasing exercise and utilizing portion control. And expect a slow loss over a resonable period of time---not overnite!

Question 4

can a 13 year old be taking a weight loss supplement?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but why?: Supplements don't help people lose weight! that's through diet and exercise. Supplements are a waste of money, particularly for a 13 year old where they could have adverse effects depending upon the ingredients. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet.

Question 5

what is the right weight for a 13 year old boy?

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Depends on height.: Use a body mass index chart online to input age and height. You will see a range of normal weights and the cutoff for underweight and overweight. Average weight is about 100 lb, but this is for an average height of 5'1".

Question 6

what is the avg weight for a 13 year old female?

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Weight: The weight will depends on the height of the person.

Question 7

good weight for a 13 year old that is 5 ft tall?

Accepted Answer

95lb,M & 90lb F: Expected weight range varies . You can find a chart of expected weight at www.Healthychildren.Org.Put "growth chart" in the search  bar and select male or female .If you put the kids height on the chart at their present age it gives you a position showing how that compares with others.Locate a similar percentage point on the weight chart below to find expected wt range.

Question 8

what is the typical weight for a 13 year old female?

Accepted Answer

Weight: the typical weight for a 13 year old girl would also depend on her height. However, the 50th percentile for weight for a 13 year old female would be around 105lbs. Ask your pediatrician to review your daughter's growth chart with you to determine if her growth is as expected.

Question 9

how much should a 13 year old weight and hight if normal?

Accepted Answer

BMI: Find a body mass index chart , and it will tell you if the person's weight is in the normal range according to his height.  The cdc has a good page about it: http://www.Cdc.Gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/childrens_bmi/about_childrens_bmi.Html.

Question 10

it is dangerous to constantly lift weights as a 13 year old?

Accepted Answer

See below: As long as proper technique and appropriately sized equipment is used, then no. Also, the weight lifting should be under knowledgeable supervision. It used to be taught that weight lifting would damage the growth plates in children, however, that is not true.

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