A member asked:

Is it healthy for my 8-year-old son to weigh 89 pounds?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

It depends on: how tall he is. If he is 4 '8 " to 4'11", it is a good weight. If he is a lot shorter than that, it may not be. You can ask his doctor what is a healthy weight based on his age and height.

Answered 3/24/2015

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