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Im 16 years old and 5 foot 2 inches. how much is a healthy weight? i weight 169.8 pounds

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

130-135 lb : Your will be classified ad overweight for age and height. But the good news here is that you are thinking about it. The first step to do something about an issue is its recognition. With persistent physical exercise program and diet modification, you can develop a reasonable plan to loose weight to be on the healthier range. Good luck

Answered 8/16/2015

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Less: Please work on consistent exercise and limiting any in between meal snacking. Your genetics will determine the weight you will be able to maintain. Start by setting a goal for 130 lbs. See your provider for a final determination.

Answered 8/17/2015

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

110-120: Start eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and veggies, 100 gm protein daily and limited carbs. Get 30 minutes of cardio per day 5X week. NO sodas, sweets or baked goods. Expect 3-4 lbs weight loss per month. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

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