I am 13 years old im 5'5 and i weigh 138 pounds am i considered fat?

Answer 1

I just used a quick BMI calculator for your height and weight, and it gave me the value of 23. As reference, BMI numbers between 25-29 are considered to represent individuals whom are "overweight". Since you are under the BMI of 25 pretty safely, I would say that in general, you are not considered "fat". The term however, is used very loosely and many times what is considered an average height/weight ratio for a teen of your age is considered a bit "fat". Society's standards are a bit rough in terms of judging physique, but in terms of health, I would say that you are in relatively good health for your age. You are also young, so I would say that you have at least an inch or so left to go (if you are a female) and maybe even upwards of two inches left to grow (if you are male).

And in case you were wondering what BMI is, it stands for Body Mass Index, which is a ratio of height/weight that is used to loosely help determine relative excess body fat mass that one has. The values you get place you into the categories of: Underweight, Desirable, Overweight, or Obese. However, do be aware that if you are very physically active and have a good amount of muscle mass, your BMI numbers will be skewed towards inferring that you are more overweight than you actually are (muscle mass weighs more than fat mass does, but the BMI calculations do not account for this, and thus perceive your extra body weight from muscle to actually be fat).

no kid ur not fat! im 14 and 5'9 and weigh 210!

Answer 2

You sound fat. Have you tried throwing up after you eat? After you finish a meal, excuse yourself to the bathroom and put your finger down your throat and try to touch your tonsils. This will trigger your gag reflex and if you keep doing it you will vomit. Keep doing this until you throw up. A little will get in your hair and clothes if you're not careful, but that's the price you pay for not being fat.

good luck!

Answer 3

Absolutely not. You shouldn't worry about it at this point because your body still hasn't finished growing. Everybody grows differently, and some people even have a "chubby" stage right before a big growth spirt. If you are really worried about it, talk to your parents or see a doctor, but I don't think 115 pounds v.s. 5" height means you are fat. Here's a website that answers some questions about teen health. http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/weight_height.html