It's not weight that determines obesity. It's your BMI. Body Mass Index. Which is an estimate of your body fat, based on your height and weight. You are considered obese once it's over 29.9 percent.
15 pounds too much, OF COURSE that's overweight. It's not obese, but it is definitely overweight. Watch what you eat, go to the gym three or four times a week, you'll be fine. Lose it, but don't worry too much about it.
To find out if a child is overweight the parent should talk to the doctor. If the child is overweight then the doctor and parent can work together on finding out the healthiest solution.
It is probably overweight on most height/weight charts, but that really needs to be determined by your doctor.
A BMI of 25-30 would be considered to be in the overweight range, and therefore would carry a higher health risk. Some people can still have a BMI in the overweight range and be perfectly healthy, though. It depends on your build and the amount of muscle mass you have. Talk to your doctor if you're concerned!
Ask your parents or doctor.
Your BMI would be 29.9 which is overwieght
Ask your doctor because they have charts to tell you if your the right weight. I am 11 and I'm 119 pounds. Everyone one says that I am not overweight. I want to go to a doctor to find out for sure. So, don't think your overweight unless a doctor says so.Meanwhile, for information about your weight in relation to your height, see the page link, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
what does it mean if the doctor tells you your stomach is not palpating correct
That is considered overweight for somebody your height. However, in some cases, if you have a large frame and/or a lot of muscle mass, then this weight can be healthy for you. Asking your doctor is the best thing to do in this situation.
Being overweight does and can lead to knee pain while running. It also leads to knee problems if you do not change your life style. Either if you are overweight or a health weight and have knee pain you should consult a doctor.
Look up a BMI generator online and fill in your information. Or go see your doctor.
A nurse or doctor can keep a patient informed by letting them know every single that is going on while they are being treated.
First of all I think you would see it if a child is overweight, so use your eyes. Also look out for increased BMI, increased abdominal girth. To be sure check a doctor.