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My daughter is almost 7, weighs 81 lbs and is 4'2". should her weight be a concern? she was at the doctor this morning and they said nothing about it
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Yes, she is obese: A 7 year old (female) child who is 81 pounds and is 4 feet and 2 inches tall has a body mass index of 22.8, which is at the 98th percentile, and would indicate that your child is obese.
Answered 1/23/2013
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