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Is it normal for a 11 year old to lose weight?
Ages 11 to 17. Goal: Many kids need to stay at the same weight or gain it at a slower rate as they grow taller. After puberty, your child may be able to lose up to 1 or 2 pounds a week.
Is it normal for a kid to lose weight?
Children can rapidly lose weight due to a number of environmental, medical, physical or psychological reasons. Since there are many possible triggers, it’s best to speak with a pediatrician about the symptoms, what a healthy weight is for your child and how to move forward.
Should my 11 year old gain weight?
Is Pre-Teen Weight Gain Normal? Yes, tween weight gain is a normal part of development. It’s expected that all tweens will experience a weight increase, called preteen weight gain. When you look at the total amount of weight gained across the span of the teenage growth spurt, it is significant.
When should I worry about my child’s weight loss?
If your child is underweight or losing weight; is tired or ill a lot; has lasting symptoms like a cough, fever, diarrhea, or other problems, talk with your doctor. Kids and teens who are underweight because of eating disorders, like anorexia or bulimia, need medical attention.
Why is my daughter losing so much weight?
Children lose weight when they are either not getting enough calories or are burning up more calories than usual due to illness or other reasons.
Is losing weight during puberty bad?
Sometimes the weight gain of puberty causes girls and boys to feel so uncomfortable with how they look that they try to lose weight by throwing up, not eating, or taking medicines. This is not a healthy way to lose weight and may make you very sick.
Should a 12 year old lose weight?
They may not need to actually lose weight — just maintain and “grow into it” as they get taller. But if they do need to slim down, experts say teens shouldn’t drop more than 2 pounds a week.