Is 130 pounds considconsidered overweight for a 12-year-old girl?

Answer 1

It depends on the height of the girl. Here is a link to a website where you can calculate your BMI for free: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

It's important to speak to your doctor if you are concerned that you may be overweight. More than your outward appearance as a concern, your inner health should be of great concern as well. Being overweight can take its' toll on your heart, lungs, liver, brain, eyes, kidneys and your bones. It can even affect reproduction and your menstrual cycles.

130 pounds isn't overweight when your height and other physical health factors come into play. Please speak with your physician if this is a concern.

Answer 2

* It's hard to estimate the average height of a 13-year-old because it depends on variables. The growth system can be so wild. Height is a factor but children can gain a lot of weight before a growth spurt. When I was 13, I was about 5 foot and 120-130 pounds. I am now 15 and 5' 8" I and around the same weight. * For a 13-year-old there is no 'average' weight because weight is related to height and body composition, rather than age. For in-depth information about weight in relation to height, and to see charts showing the distribution of weights and heights of children at various ages, please see the page link, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.

Answer 3

It depends on the height. If she was fairly tall for her age then yes. If she was fairly short then no she is overweight.

Answer 4

if that is over 70kgs (kilos) then yes, i hate to say it but you are over weight. sorry!