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Dani asked in HealthDiet & Fitness · 1 decade ago

If I'm this tall, how much should I weigh for my age?

I'm a 17 year old female, and 4 feet, 10 inches and a half. Yes, I know, I'm supernova short, I get it.

How much SHOULD I weigh?

I currently weigh 101, but I want to lose about 5 pounds.

But, how much SHOULD I weigh?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    According to the CDC your healthy weight range (based on the BMI index) is 90-115 pounds. So, you're pretty healthy right now, but 5 pounds less wouldn't be unhealthy either.

  • 1 decade ago

    To get the correct answer you will need to go to the CDC website for Body Mass Index for Teens.. They have an online tool that can access you and give you good feedback.

    An important thing to note is that there is a difference between body fat percentage and Body Mass Index... for example... you could be a body builder and be very thick with muscles.. this would make your BMI look high but in fact your body fat percentage is low or where it needs to be.... on the flip side.. you could appear thin or within your suggested BMI but still be "fat" ... I suggest you compare the two measures to get the best idea of where you are at. The link to the cdc site is below. - Good Luck

  • *Tex*
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Anywhere from 80-100, maybe even a little less then 80 but that's be super skinny. 101 isn't bad that seems to be a pretty healthy weight.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If we go by the simplest route, Body Mass Index (BMI)

    You are a BMI of 21.1

    * Normal weight = 18.5-24.9

    * Overweight = 25-29.9

    * Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater

    You should be fine to lose 5 pounds, but stop at that... you sound like you are rather skinny as it is.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    i think you Should weigh about 95 pounds or evan less for your height. according to research a 5 ft girl should weight around 100. then for every inch less you can subtract 5 pounds. according to your height you should weigh around 90 pounds but i really think around 95 is good.

    Hope this helped!!

    -nicole(:

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    about 130 of pure muscle. Skinny is unattractive. I'd rather you have a couple more pounds of fat then lose a couple pounds. You should start bodybuilding. Toned muscle on women is the new in.

  • 1 decade ago

    you weigh just fine. the ideal weight for 4'10 women with small frames is 102-111 pounds. don't worry!

    here's a website just so you know

    http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/met.htm

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You should weigh about 120, so you're underweight

  • 1 decade ago

    lose 5 pounds and that's ok

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