Is an 11 year-old called overweight if the weight is more than 40 kilos?

Answer 1

yes, 40kg (90 lbs) seems high for a 9-year-old, unless he is unusually tall. An average height for a 9 year old boy would probably be around 4'5", the ideal weight for which height is 74-99 lbs. 40kg is about 89lbs, which is within the healthy range. However, an inactive child who looks overweight (which appearance I presume prompted the question)is probably unhealthy and action should be taken to correct the issue during the key developmental stages of prepubescence, regardless of what the numbers say.

Answer 2

yes of course..

Interesting that you put it in kg for weight and feet and inches for height. 40 kg is about 88 lbs - are you sure you meant Kg?

If so then you BMI (body mass index - a measure of your weight for your height) is 20 which is good for adults but heavy for children. You are heavier than 80-85% of children in your age depending on whether you are a boy or girl. You should try to make sure you eat good food, avoid snack and junk food and get enough exercise.

If you meant 40 pounds then you are fine.

no i ment 40 kg and 4'9. lol. im from Australia and we say centermeters and feet. its weird i know? lol. so I am larger than average. okk I understand. oh and I'm a girl xx

Answer 3

No, it depends on the height of the 11 year-old and how his/hers body is built. To know if the 11 year-old is overweight or not they'll have to get checked by a doctor.

Answer 4

I do not weigh that much.

Answer 5

no