The average weight for a sixth grade girl depends totally on her height, lifestyle and whether she has reached puberty or not.
Some charts will say that a healthy weight for a 12-14 year-old girl is between six and eight stones. A doctor or a health visitor will check the child’s BMI (Body Mass Index), as this can give a good and accurate indication as to whether she is a healthy weight. BMI for adults is calculated from your weight and height but for individuals aged 18 years and under, a doctor will take into account age, weight, height and sex.
Boys tend to weigh more than girls during puberty as boys increase
muscle mass, bone density and height. You will find BMI calculators online, and
they are extremely easy to use - simply enter the weight and height of the child
and hit enter and the number will appear. If the number is quite high and you
are concerned, it is advisable to speak with a doctor or health visitor as they
will assess the child more thoroughly. Their assessments will also take into
account family history - if obesity runs in your family then the chances are your
children will also have a weight problem, unless of course you tackle it early.
It is not advisable to put any child on a diet, but it is important for children at any age to have a good healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables and a fair amount of exercise each day. If you inculcate this habit into your children at a young age, hopefully this will continue throughout adulthood.
Remember not to give your child a complex regarding their weight, so try to make subtle changes. This is also the case if you believe your child is underweight; again the BMI is an important indicator and a doctor or health visitor will help you with your diet and exercise regime.
Some charts will say that a healthy weight for a 12-14 year-old girl is between six and eight stones. A doctor or a health visitor will check the child’s BMI (Body Mass Index), as this can give a good and accurate indication as to whether she is a healthy weight. BMI for adults is calculated from your weight and height but for individuals aged 18 years and under, a doctor will take into account age, weight, height and sex.
Boys tend to weigh more than girls during puberty as boys increase
muscle mass, bone density and height. You will find BMI calculators online, and
they are extremely easy to use - simply enter the weight and height of the child
and hit enter and the number will appear. If the number is quite high and you
are concerned, it is advisable to speak with a doctor or health visitor as they
will assess the child more thoroughly. Their assessments will also take into
account family history - if obesity runs in your family then the chances are your
children will also have a weight problem, unless of course you tackle it early.
It is not advisable to put any child on a diet, but it is important for children at any age to have a good healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables and a fair amount of exercise each day. If you inculcate this habit into your children at a young age, hopefully this will continue throughout adulthood.
Remember not to give your child a complex regarding their weight, so try to make subtle changes. This is also the case if you believe your child is underweight; again the BMI is an important indicator and a doctor or health visitor will help you with your diet and exercise regime.
