A 42-year-old member asked:
Need help. is 42 kilos skinny for a 14 year old girl?
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Dr. Zoey Gooreanswered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Ideal body weight: It depends on the girl's height. If the girl is 5'6' then yes that is way too skinny. If the girl is between 4'11 and 5'1" then she's likely fine.
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Last updated Jul 13, 2013
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