Is a 196-Pound Weight for a 12-Year-Old Concerning? | CDC Guidelines
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a 12-year-old boy who is 5 feet tall should weigh between 75 and 115 pounds. A 12-year-old girl who is 5 feet tall should weigh between 76 and 112 pounds.
So, a 12-year-old who weighs 196 pounds is significantly overweight.
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