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Most importantly increase activity. Limit fatty and sugary foods. Provide healthy and satisfying alternatives. And set a good example by doing all the above yourself.
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∙ 15y ago1. You should encourage healthy eating habits. 2. You should encourage excercise (doing together is the best idea).
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What is the appropriate BMI for a child?
All children are different in BMI. It's important to talk to your child's pediatrician to find out if your child is overweight. If so, your doctor can put her on a nutritional diet.
Im 13years old120 pounds5'5am i overweight?
Your BMI (body mass index) is 20, so no, you are not overweight. Your BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by (your length times your length) in meters. For example: you are 120 pounds = 54,4 kg you are 5'5 = 1.65 m 54/(1.65x1.65) = 19,98 = 20 And if your BMI is between 17 and 24 you are not overweight. So you are not overweight =]
What does bmi of 30 mean?
Depending on the context, BMI could mean Body Mass Index. It is a rough measure of whether or not a person is overweight (or underweight) and is calculated as the mass (in kilograms) divided by the square of the height (in metres). A BMI of 30 is the borderline between overweight and obese.
Is a 14-year-old overweight if they weigh 10 stone?
It depends on the child's height and how much muscle the child has. If the child is short and has no muscle, the the child probably is overweight. However, a tall, muscular, child may be perfectly normal. You can check the BMI of the child at: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmi-m.htm However, the BMI is only a preliminary indicator. You should really go and talk to a doctor to make sure. Whether the child is considered overweight though is not as important though as whether the child is unhealthy. Proper diet and exercise are the keys-- and parents should support their kids by giving them good food and promoting excercise.
How can you tell if a child is overweight?
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.
Dylan Sprouse BMI?
Dylan sprouse bmi is 25 and is overweight
Is 160 overweight for a 5'5 13 year old girl who is not muscular?
Yes, it is very slightly overweight. This girl would have a 26.6 BMI. A BMI between 25-29.9 is considered overweight.
How do you tell if you are overweight or not?
The best indicator to determining if your are overweight or not is to calculate your BMI. BMI stands for Body Mass Index and is a measure of your total body fat calculated using the height and weight for adult men and women. This is what the medical community and insurance companies use to determine levels of individuals weight. Once you calculate your BMI, the resulting number puts you in one of the following categories: BMI < 18.5 you are considered underweight BMI = 18.5 - 24.9 considered normal weight BMI = 25 -29.9 considered overweight BMI of 30 or greater, you are considered obese You can easily find a BMI calcuator through an internet search, and there is also one available here on Answers.com under Diet and Weight Loss.
B.M.I range weight that is overweight?
A BMI that is 25-29.9 is overweight and 30+ is obese
Am i overweight underweight at risk of being overweight or normal?
Look up your BMI and you will know.
What defines an overweight person?
For adults, you are considered overweight if your BMI (body mass index) is between 25 and 29.9. If your BMI is 30 or higher, you are considered obese.
Which is the best description of obesity?
Overweight = BMI 25 or more Obeses = BMI 30 or more BMI = Body Mass Index which is calculated by diving your weight by your height squared. Example: Weight 80kg ---------------- = 24.69 Height squared 1.8m x 1.8m 1.8mx1.8m =3.24m 80m/ 3.24m = 24.69 BMI To reduce this you need to lose weight.
