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My child is 4 foot 11 inches, 11 years old and weighs 6:0 and a half to 6:1 and a half. is this weight alright and is it okay he has a bit of a belly?

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

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Yes: For the reported height and weight your child's BMI comes to about 20, which is quite normal for his age.

Answered 9/19/2014

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A member asked:

My child is 4 foot 11 inches, 11 years old and weighs 6:0 and a half to 6:1 and a half. is this weight alright and is it okay he has a bit of a belly?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

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