Is this a good height and weight?

Question

I am 12 years old this year. 162cm (5'2 or 5'3 i think) and 45kg (i think 97 - 100 lbs) I play basketball and is SG on my team. sometimes i play SF. Is this height and weight okay for me? or should I gain more weight? if that is so, how do i gain weight or grow taller? thankss.

Answer 1

They say that at 5 feet you should be 100lbs and every inch after that should be five pounds more. So you're a teensy bit under.

Answer 2

I myself would think that you could gain about 10-15 pounds.

I would eat often but eat good food. For people overweight, that would help them lose weight but for people underweight, that would help you gain. But I wouldn't worry about your weight unless you have an eating disorder which keeping you underweight.

But you are still young. I wouldn't be worrying about that at your age. Your body is still going to go through a lot of changes. I would just keep doing what you've been doing and not worry about your weight.

Answer 3

Your at a good heith/weight ratio

if your a girl you will porbably grow to 5'5

if your a boy probably 5'10?

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Answer 4

IMO, your weight in relation to your height sounds pretty healthy.

As far as height goes, you can't do anything to improve it - it all depends on your parents genes. Just wait. (I was about your height at 12 and now I'm 190cm)

And I think you're way too young to start using the gym or building too much muscle - it can actually stunt your growth. Just do some basic pushups, situps, chinups etc if you really want to get stronger.

Answer 5

For your age and height, your ideal weight is between 93lbs and  155lbs (43kg and 72kg). You're well within range and you're perfectly alright.

http://thehappyhealth.com/updates/?p=52

Also do take note of the daily energy needs for a 12 y.o is approximately 2000 cal.

Answer 6

check out bmi index calculator