Height & Weight

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My Daughter Afraid of Being Overweight

C.W. asks from New York

My daughter is 4'6 and a quarter weighs 74.2 pounds 10 december 11. is she overweight? she seems average. Her 4'3 best friend 9 years old weighs 58 pounds says she ov...

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Tips for Helping Slightly Overweight Child Be Healthier?

K.H. asks from Boston

I have a child who is on the cusp of a weight problem but also happen to be writing an article about the topic of overweight prevention for Parents magazine. Wonderin...

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Overweight Children

S.M. asks from Dallas

Ok mom's how do you tell your kid they are overweight without hurting their feelings?? I will always protect my child from everyone and I am always telling him that h...

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Overweight Child

B.G. asks from Jackson

I have a 7 year old daughter who weighs 90 pounds. She is tall for her age, which is a little why she is oveweight, but she also is very round. She doesn't just sit...

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Underweight 3-Year Old

A.P. asks from New York

My son, while on his growth curve, is in the 1 percentile for his age (3-1/4 years old weighing 26 pounds). His brother and sister are in the 10th percentile and my h...

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What Do You Think About Being Pregnant and Overweight

Y.D. asks from Dallas

My husband and I have been talking about adding number 3 to our family. My only concern is that I am quite a bit overweight. I was overweight with both of my other pr...

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Help!! 12 Yr Old Step Daughter Overweight and Gains 5-? Lbs When Goes to Mom's

T.T. asks from Houston

I don't know what to do.. I have a 12 yr old step daughter who is 5'2 and 146 lbs I have her on a diet..she diets and exercises when she is home, she lives with us.. ...

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Overweight Friend - Bring It Up?

A.K. asks from Chicago

I have a long-time friend who is very overweight. I don't know a number, but I would say high 300s at least. He's always been overweight, and of course it's getting...

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Am I Really Overweight or Is It Just in My Mind?

C.A. asks from Macon

I am 48 years old. I am 5'4" and weigh 170 - 175. Everytime I look in the mirror, I think I am overweight. When I married my husband 20 years ago, I weighed 110. ...

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Friend with Overweight Child

D.P. asks from Sacramento

I really need some help and advice. I have a friend with a child who is overweight, she is 5 1/2. I mean overweight to the point the pediatrician told the mother sh...