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Definitely not. Please do not let anyone tell you otherwise. Weight depends on a lot of factors, including muscle mass and bone structure. Muscle weights far more than fat, and so somone who is in good shape will weigh more than does someone of the same size that is in poor shape. Children/teens tend to be more muscular than adults, and so will weigh more than an adult of the same height. Dieting/weight loss during the prepubescent/early puberty years can result in stunted growth, hormonal abnormalities, infertility in later years, and many other problems. Children at this age SHOULD NOT be put on diets or be overly concerned about their weight, outside of gettting a healthy amount of exercise and eating nutritious, balanced meals.

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16y ago

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