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I want to make sure my son has a healthy body fat % and height/weight for his age, he is 5ft8in,13,137lbs, and has some extra fat on belly and thighs

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Weight: Your child has reasonable BMI. I would continue to give him a good diet. For most people this is low glycemic: watch not too much soda candy, etc. Encourage activity. He is 13 and still growing. I would think the areas you are concerned about will lessen over the next couple of years.

Answered 6/5/2017

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