She is only 90 pounds. Do you think that is good? I seen childen at her school who are skinny as a tooth pick. I notice that she has not been eating properly. I have tried everything. So what should be the average weight?
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Ok, you really need to read your question before submitting.  I'm going to guess that her height, information that you left out, is going to be a contributing factor to this.\n\nI don't put much stock in the 'average' of things.  Somebody has to be below average.  I focus on what she is eating and does she get exercise.  If she's got a eating disoder, then get help.
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Yikes!!!! \n\nTell her to bail on the audition.  Unless she is 4' 10" or less, she is already underweight, though some allowance might be made if she is under 19 (maybe she can be 5' 0" and still be healthy if she is a teen);  adults are supposed to be a little bigger proportionately. \n\nThe reason she has stopped losing weight is because her body is struggling to hang on to a healthy weight. It is stubbornly refusing to cannibalize her organs for fuel, though I suppose it will have to eventually, doing lasting damage.\n\nIf she wants to live **happily** beyond the next few years, she should turn her back on this and be healthy, and try not to feel bad about being judged ENTIRELY based on a physical appearance that isn't even healthy and is only even "in" amongst lunatic clothing designers and a very small fraction of the population.\n\nIf she insists on this course, recommend she have a kidney and half of her liver removed surgically.  That oughta get her most of the way there and is what her body is essentially being forced into anyway.
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i have twin 7 year old girls...one weighs about 56 lbs. and the  other weighs 95.....the 56 lbs. one is normal...the rest of their class at school is about all the same size...now on the other hand my "big" girl is over weight ..she is rather tall though...she is just a big tough girl...that's what i tell her so she doesn't feel so bad...
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No, and why such the concern would you want her weighing 70 lbs...I would be concerned if she was 340 and unhealthy..please don't be giving her a complex and I hope you have never suggested that she was.
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According to the CDC (center for disease control) age/BMI growth charts (the same ones your doctor uses and the only ones that are capable of telling you if you are under/over weight) you are in the 3rd percentile.  All that means is that 97% of kids your age weigh more than you.  Based on the math that the chart is based on anyone less than the 5th percentile is considered underweight.  Unlike what other people are telling you, this is a major concern right now because you are growing and are probably (if you haven't already) going through puberty and you need a lot of calories for this.  It seems to me that you are not getting enough calories, or you are working out so much that you are just burning everything off.  Either way I would recommend increasing your food intake, but make sure it is healthy food like fruits, veggies, whole grains and milk (skim or 1%).  As for the answer to the second part of your question there is no way to say how underweight you are as it depends on your body size and also the "normal" weight range is so large that if we compare you to someone who is in the 94th percentile for weight (still considered normal but the chart) you could be underweight by as much as 60 pounds, so that is not really a good question to ask.
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Talk to her teacher. She is obviously very young, I think you are worrying about nothing, take a small step back and enjoy watching her grow.
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Confront her in seeking help by a doctor, nutritionist, or counselor. Because starving yourself will lead to many exposure to horrible diseases. Help her through this process because nobody can't do this alone. (Healthy weight range 125-145 pounds for girls who are 5'7")
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I don't think she's fat at all!, my friend is skin and bones and thought she was fat, and she was trieng to loose weight, i kept telling her she's not and so did MANY other people, i also showed her the averge weight 4 a 13 year old online and she finally reliezed that she wasn't fat and stopped trieng to loose weight. Maybe you should do what i did and kept telling her she's not fat, try to get some of you guys friends support 2.
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should be having 5 small balanced meals daily.\n\nCan't have too much bread and starch in any one.\nIf there is continued weight loss ( two to three weeks ) you need to get her to her doctor.
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i have a friend like that, she weight about 5-7 more pounds then you, and is only 2inchs highter, shes having ALOT of problems as fare as her health goes so frankly, i'd tell your doctor, beucase its not healthy, plz for everyone that cares about you, get some help, teehee
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DRUGS. No one can lose that much weight without trying.. or she could have an eating disorder.. have her over for dinner.. cook something that is not completely healthy and watch her eating habbits. Does she leave the table alot? is she just not eating? does she go to the bathroom after eating? things like that... good luck.
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it really depends on how old you are. if you are twenty or over, you are actually underweight, but if not, you are just right. unless you are like ten and under, its fine.I'm fourteen, and that's exactly what i weigh, except I'm 5'5", and i am super skinny. no you are not fat. ppl like you are the reason they become anorexic, is because they keep thinking they are fat, when they aren't. it's rediculous. magazines show us how great models look, and how skinny. but to my opinion, it looks like they are starving themselves. that's the stupidest decision you could make.
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Relax girl, being 4'11" and 80 pounds is not too skinny. Maybe you just lived around big, heavy people and you comparing yourself with them. Today most people in developed countries are overweight. You're actually the ideal one, not them.\nSome girls are born to be skinny, it's in your genes. I bet you have a very small frame. This body type can't put much weight, even if you can, the proportion won't look good because the frame can't support that extra weight.\nMy suggestion is just keep the healthy way of life and just be proud with your body, unless you have any health problem because of that skinny figure, just keep it. Usually the weight scale up as you get older, so you have a good start because you won't get too heavy by the time you're 40. My mom is 5' and she told me she was only 80 pounds at college and now she is about 100 pounds.
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She more than likely will lose weight. The only problem is she will lose muscle mass first. She will become weak, but still have alot of fat on her body. She is overweight, but not by too much. At 260 lbs, she is still able to exercise and eat right. Please get her help asap! She deserves help as much as a 70 lb bulemic girl does!
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you are absolutely right to be concerned about your niece. she does seem to suffer a self esteem problem, one that you have recognised. she is using her weight as an excuse for other problems. since she is very young her body will be going through many changes, she needs your support and help as her older wiser aunt. explain to her that at the moment her body is going through hormonal changes, changes that are preparing her for woman hood.if she starves her young body of the vitimins and minerals she needs for this process she could not only stunt her growth, but her developement too.She may simply need to change her lifesyle or cut out certain sugars and sweets to obtain a more svelt figure but you asked if she was fat. it doesnt matter what we say if she sees herself as fat. nothing will change her mind. talk to her school councilor and other proffessionals try to encourage her to get help with her image problem. i am 99% certain that her weight is not an issue. be there for her and reassure her that she is as "normal and healthy" as anyone else you know. simply because she is. she may want to be grown up but she really is still just a child and her figure even her thought processes will change as her hormones settle down. try to get her to be a little more patient. i am not saying avoid the issue but perhaps spend more time on other things, it will help her to stop focussing or obsessing on trivial excuses to work at when she doesnt need to. besides weight isnt important tone is far more important. the reason i say this? fat tissue is flaccid and bulky. muscle tissue is hard and dense therefore heavier. so you see, stature  poise and muscle ratio are far more important.
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She is NOT heavy. She is ideal weight. It sounds like your sister has an eating disorder. Tell your parents that is important, trust me. Your sister could seriously hurt herself if she continues this way!
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If it is not "too late" (i.e. if she's not medically unhealthy), combat it with psychology. She is anorexic because she sees herself as fatter than the models she sees or women she adores. \n\nFirst, stop trying to feed her. That won't help at this stage.\n\nSecond, tell her how beautiful she is. Get her friends to point out good things about her body. Ignore the imperfections. Point out the parts that are beautiful. \n\nFinally, help her be happy to be who she is. Never call her fat, large, don't joke about her doughnut rolls, don't use any of the negative terms you think could hurt her.  \n\nMake her feel beautiful: Try a new wardrobe (that fits her current size, not dreamed-of size) so she won't feel the clothes being "tight" and hence making her think she is "fat".\n\nI could go on, but there are countless resources to help parents. See references below.