Understanding Healthy Weight for 10-Year-Old Girls: BMI & Obesity
No, you are not obese.
According to the World Health Organization, a child is considered obese when their weight is more than 20% above the average weight for their age and height. For a 10-year-old girl, the average weight is around 7 stone 12 pounds. This means that a 10-year-old girl who weighs 8 stone 7 pounds would be considered obese.
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