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How Much Should I Weigh Calculator For Kids
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Want to know for certain how much should I weigh for my height and age?
Found on internet: Here's a handy site for that... http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm. ...Read more
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Hi, I am a 14 year old girl 5'1'' how much should I weigh?Right now I weigh 78.4 pounds is that healthy? Can you also tell me how to gain weight?
Thin side: Your current height is at the 20th percentile for your age. At your current weight, your BMI (or weight for height) is 14.8 or underweight. Your ideal weight would be 95# (20th percentile for your age). To gain more weight, concentrate on eating healthy foods, just a little more of them. You can also try protein bars. ...Read more
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For pure aesthetics, how much should I weigh?
Can't be answered : Without more info i can't say what a healthy weight for you would be. From an aesthetic standpoint there is no "ideal" weight. ...Read more
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How much should I weigh for my age at 65?
Not enough info: I need your height.
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I am 5feet 8inches, 65kg. How much heavy should be dinner? how to decide how much to eat?
Dunno but ...: If you can locate a photo of your father at your age that should be a good guide for you. Your weight and height are largely determined by your genetic inheritance. Then it depends on what you do. If you are a weight lifter you will need more calories. If you are a librarian you will need fewer. Your hunger will guide your intake. What you do eat should be a balanced healthy diet, not all beer! ...Read more
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I weigh 198 and i want to lose about 70lbs how much calories should I intake?
Weight loss: More info would be helpful, such as your height and amount of physical activity. Not just the calories but the sources: control portions; eat healthful meals (no fast food or sugary drinks); lean meats, fruits & veggies, limit white starches (bread/rice/potato/pasta); low-fat dairy, whole grains. See www.Freedieting.Com/tools/calorie_calculator to determine amt to eat to lose weight. More exercise. ...Read more
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Hi i'm 24 years old 5'1 and i weigh 162 i want to weigh 120 how many calories should I eat a day to lose my weight?
Reduce calories slow: You can only lose weight if you burn more calories than you consume. So cut out calories gradually but persistently every day down to minimum. Over a period of one month you should be able to lose 4-6 pounds...So it will take you about one year to lose the extra weight. You should also reduce meats and sugars in your diet and go with fruits and veggies and grains as your main diet. ...Read more
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How much should I weigh as a 5'3 27year old female?
BMI calculator: Check out bmicalc.Org or some other body mass index calculator. More than just weight, you want your body mass index in a healthy zone and there is a range. ...Read more
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How much should a 5'6'' 38-year-old weigh?
Roughly: female - 130 lbs give or take 10%. male - 135 lbs give or take 10%. ...Read more
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How much should I weigh for my age and height if 18 and 5 6?
Girl or Guy?: For a woman the formula is 100 pounds for 5 ft tall and 5 pounds for each inch there after ( 160 would be the answer) for a man the formula is 106 pounds for 5ft tall and 6 poundsfor each inch there after. ( he would be 178 plus a margin of 10% for frame size equals 161-195lbs). ...Read more
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17 year old female, 5'5" and 98 pounds. I eat healthy and exercise but i can't gain weight. Only lose it. How much should I weigh and how do I gain?
Weight: Ideally you should weight about 110 pounds. Check with your doctor to rule out hyperthyroidism. To gain weight you can drink the high caloric nutritional drinks like ensure. ...Read more
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How much should a fourteen year old girl weight be on average because I am wondering if I may be overweight and don't know how much overwight I am?
Height missing: If 63 inches about 120-125 pounds maximum. ...Read more
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I am 401 pounds.I am trying to lose weight.How long should I exercise.And how much water should drink?And how much calories should I be eating a day?
Do nothing, to start: A 400 pounder is morbid and dangerously obesity. Genetics, emotional trauma usually when young, and a fat encouraging culture are among he causes.The disease affects heart, glandular, musculoskeletal and othe organs. Adversely affect the glandular system, heart, musculoskeletal and other organs. U need a comprehensive medically supervised program. (500 calories less per day = 1 lb wt loss/wk). ...Read more
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Im 5'6 and a half how much should I weigh?
Less than 155lbs: To keep BMI (body mass index) below 25 i would recommend 155lb or lower. ...Read more
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Help please? How much should a twelve year old weigh?
Variable: This varies by height and gender. You can download a growth chart from www.Cdc.Gov/growthcharts and insert whatever data you have to check this out. ...Read more
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Want to know for certain how much should a child weigh?
Growth charts: Since you did not give an age, gender or height for the child, it is difficult to give an answer. If you will go to the cdc website you can print off a growth chart which will give the height & weights for kids at different ages. The expected weight should correspond to the child's age & height on the chart. See: www.Cdc.Gov/growthcharts/cdc_charts.Htm. ...Read more
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At 50, 5' 8" how much should I weigh for age and height?
154 pounds: Easy way to estimate without looking at charts is to start with 106 pounds for 5 foot male, add 6 pounds for each inch=another 48 pounds-totaling 154 pounds. ...Read more
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How much weight can I lose if I just eat baby carrots for two weeks?
Not recommended: You likely would lose weight with a diet of only carrots - but your health would suffer as carrots do not contain all the necessary nutrients to maintain your health. You are correct in thinking that the key to weight loss is dietary constraint - but you should observe a well balanced diet that restricts total caloric intake in order to lose weight safely. See a dietician for guidance. ...Read more
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I want to lose 75 pounds how much exercise should I be doing and how many calories should I consume?
Exercise: Thirty minutes to an hour of aerobics with three days mixed in of light weight work. The calories 1500-1800 a day if you're active, if fairly sedentary then 1500. ...Read more
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How much should I weigh at 5f4?
Loaded Question!!: The general answer is at your height and weight there is a range of weights that could be "ideal". Generally the answer would be from 120-130. But depends on amt of muscle & fat. Even more so, is there something going on medically that would keep u from ever weighing those amts: Insulin resistance, anemia, thyroid pblms, low testosterone, menopause...See a weight management doctor. ...Read more
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Im a 26 yr old female standing 5'2" how much should I weigh? All the BMI calculators say something different!
Weight recommends: Are general. Around a 100 pounds if really petite. 110 pounds is spot on. Up to 121 is within range. However if you are muscular or have large bone structure you could weight more ; be just fine. ...Read more
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I want to increase my muscle mass. I understand i must increase my calorie intake, but by how much? Is there a calculator/ formula? I'm 5'6 weigh 158.
Wrong approach: Increase your protein intake, not your calorie intake. Increasing calories just makes your fatter, not stronger. The key is strength and resistence training on a regular basis. If you do not do that, you will not gain muscle mass. ...Read more
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Can you give me a good children's BMI calculator website?
See below: http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/usefultools/l/bl_bmi_calc.htm.
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Child's height prediction calculator with bone age?
Use with caution...: ...As the simple number spit out by these calculators only tells a small piece of the story. But here's one link: http://growthcalc.Chip.Org/growthcalc. ...Read more
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Where can I find a body mass index calculator for kids?
Any BMI calculator: Bmi is only dependent on height and weight. Unfortunately age and gender don't factor into the calculation, thus one of the limitation of the calculation. Many elite body builders would be considered overweight or obese, as an example. As a result of low body fat. Use the calculation as an initial guide and work with your pcp or a dietitian to further evaluate the child's condition. ...Read more
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Good Morning, I am female, 59, 5'1 and 1/2" tall, I have a 35 % curve in my lower spine, I have one child. My question is how much should I weigh?
Muscular or not...: A woman weighs around 100 pounds at 5 feet, with 5 added pounds for each inch above 5 feet. Thus, at 5 feet 2 inches, she would be around 110 pounds. If she is muscular, she can weigh more. After having a child, she might weigh a bit more temporarily. After menopause she might weigh a bit more too, but can usually aim for the 110-125 pound range. ...Read more
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How much should an 11 year old child weigh?
60-100 pounds: The general "normal" range is about 60-110 pounds for US boys and girls. These are based on averages and may differ from country to country and are for otherwise healthy children. ...Read more
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Want to know for certain how much should a child weigh?
Growth charts: Since you did not give an age, gender or height for the child, it is difficult to give an answer. If you will go to the cdc website you can print off a growth chart which will give the height & weights for kids at different ages. The expected weight should correspond to the child's age & height on the chart. See: www.Cdc.Gov/growthcharts/cdc_charts.Htm. ...Read more
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For a 5ft 2 child who is 16 how much should they weigh?
118 to 130 lbs: 118 to 130 lbs.
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I am over weight i weigh about 270 n wish to weigh at least 140 how can I lose I've also had 4 kids. Please any suggestions.
Go slow: Losing 130 lbs will take at least 2 years. A more realistic goal is to lose 40 lbs and keep it off, then go from there. Visit www.Caloriecount.Com, open a free account, answer the questions to calculate your daily caloric needs and try to 500 cal less than that per day. That will result in 1 lb loss per week, 52 lbs per year. If you try to lose too quickly, you will starve and give up. Persevere! ...Read more
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I'm a 23 yr old female 5'0 weighing 180 lbs I have to lose weight asap. What would be a good diet and work out plan.I have a child and work full time.
Juice diet : Check out the movie - fat.Sick and nearly dead. It's an australian documentary that follows a 300 pound guy who lost more than 100 pounds following the juice diet. Great movie. The web site is jointhereboot.Com. But watch the movie first ! ...Read more
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IMarried for 12 years, I am 52 and I weigh 62 and the age of 41 my wife my wife and weight of 110 children conducted tubing operations but to no avail?
And your question?: Thanks for the provided information, but how can we help you? ...Read more
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I have 2 children. I always was thin until I had my kids. I am 5 ft tall and always weighed 110 to 115. Now I weigh 170 and I seem to not be able to loose it. Can it be that I will never loose it? What can I do?
BMR: That's a tough question without more info. A physical exam and blood work to check hormones and thyroid etc. Then a BMR test to see where your baseline metabolism is at. Then a systematic exercise coupled with diet regimen should help. I have 3 kids and i'm 5'3" and 105! it can be done but takes work! ...Read more
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What should a 122cm child weigh?
Wide range of normal: With such a wide range of normal, the best resource for determination of "ideal" weight is your pediatrician during a well exam. Nonetheless, having said that, you may benefit by visiting www.Cdc.Gov/growthcharts & select the cdc growth charts for the appropriate age of your child. Then you should know "normal" can vary from the 5th to 85th percentile for age. ...Read more
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I want to loose weigh what's the easiest way co i got 3 kid and very busy?
Play: Current research show frequent intermittent bursts of activity are as effective as a long exercise session. Playing tag or dancing with your kids for 10-15 minutes several times a day will help you lose weight and them to sleep better. ...Read more
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What is the dose of amoxicillin for a child weighing 30kg?
See below: The american academy of pediatrics 2004 guidelines on diagnosis and management of acute otitis media (OM) recommends use of "high-dose" Amoxicillin for the treatment of acute uncomplicated om. Most doctors now prescribe up to a dose of 80 to 90 mg/kg per day. Calculating the lower dose (30kg x 80mg= 2400mg/day) divided either 2 or 3 times daily for 10 days. Low dose: ranges 25 to 45 mg/kg/day. ...Read more
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Im 5'2 and im 23 years old .I have two kids. I was 150 before i had my first and now weigh 190. Can I use slimquick and Lipozene together ?
Yes, but...: You need to be careful about using "quick fix" products when it comes to weight loss. To lose the weight and keep it off, you need to take in less calories than you expend. There is only 2 ways to do this. You take in less calories or you increase your calorie use through exercise/being more physically active. If you drink 5 slimquicks a day, you are not going to lose weight. Diet/exercise! ...Read more
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Hello. In 5'2 weigh 90lbs. Nothing i do helps in weight gain i even have two children. What are my options to gain weight fast? Im feeling hopeless
Hypercaloric foods: Eat 3 meals a day and at least 2 snacks. The snack can be an Ensure. Try to eat foods rich in calories. You may want to visit with dietician who may help you reach your goal by letting you know how many calories a day you need. ...Read more
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Im 22 years old with 4 kids and im 5"5 and weigh close to 300pds and I want to lose it but its hard I thought about surgery and still want to get it can you give me advice on what's best that I do please please help me.?
Diet and Exercise: I know this is the standard answer, but that is because it is still the best. Decreasing your caloric intake, and increasing your exercise is still the best way to lose weight in the long run. ...Read more
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My son weigh 19_20 pounds how much children tylenol (acetaminophen) can he have for ages 2-11?
Based on the weight!: For 18-23 pounds 3.75 ml of 160 mg/5ml acetaminophen/tylenol. ...Read more
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