I am 12 years old and measure 5 feet 2 inches. I weigh 108 pounds. Is that about right?
I am 12 years old and measure 5 feet 2 inches. I weigh 108 pounds. Is that about right?
You are of average height, weight, and BMI for age (75th percentile). What that means is you are taller than 75% of girls your age. A healthy weight range for you is of 89 - 119...
Our daughter who is 4 seems to have less than normal bowel movements sometimes going without for 4 to 5 days.
Our daughter, who is four, seems to have less than normal bowel movements sometimes going four to five days without. The last couple of bowel movements have been hard and we have seen traces of blood in the stool. Our pediatrician has prescribed Dulcolax, a stool softener, twice daily with no real success. The...
Autism
Research published in the Pediatrics journal by the Mayo Clinic discusses digestive issues in children with autism. This study was designed to determine if children with autism had more stomach and intestinal problems than children who do not have autism. Stomach and intestinal problems were defined in this study as: "constipation; diarrhea; abdominal bloating,...
How much should a 16 year old weigh?
How much should a 16-year-old weigh?
Have you tried my Healthy Kid Calculator®? Click on the link in the calculator box in the left navigation.
Depends on gender and height. Send your stats back and I will give you a healthy range.
I hae a 12 month old daughter. Her pediatrician is very concerned taht she is not growing. He requrested I give her antihistimine before bed to increase her appetite....
I have a 12-month-old daughter. She was 6 weeks premature and weighed 5 lb. 8oz. She has been very healthy her first year and had good weight gain the first 6 months. The second 6 months she has only gained 2 1/2 pounds. At her one year check up she weighed 18 lbs. 13...
I am trying to find out how many calories, grams of fat, carbos I should take in per day.
Hi, I am trying to find out how many calories, grams of fat, carbos etc. I should take in per day. I am 16, 5 feet 0 inches 160 pounds. Please let me know.
If you are a girl, then to maintain your weight you would need about 1429 calories with 179 grams carbohydrate and...
According to the doctor’s chart, my 6-year-old son is 15 pounds overweight. Should I put him on a diet?
According to the doctor's chart, my six-year-old son is 15 pounds overweight. Should I put him on a diet?
What did his doctor say about your son's weight? Was he/she concerned? How tall is he? Does his weight compare to his height?
In children, 0 to 18 years of age, their height should correlate to their...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with children?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with children?
The Pediatric Nutrition dietetic practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics specializes in working with infants, children, and adolescents. You can find a dietitian at the Find a Registered Dietitian on the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Include your zip code or city/state...
My 7 year old daughter mentions feeling fat every day.
My daughter is 7. She weighs 52 pounds and is roughly 45 inches tall. In my eyes, she is not overweight, but since she has expressed concern about her appearance, we have made a conscious effort to offer low fat, low sugar nutritious meals and snacks for her (and the rest of the...
I am trying to find the appropriate caloric intake and food exchanges for my children.
I have used food exchanges for over two years for meal planning for my husband and myself based on desired caloric intake and ideal weight for our age and heights. I feel that I am able to plan meals accordingly.
However, this is a different situation for my children. I am trying to find information...