Determining the norms: the ratio of height and weight in adolescents. The ratio of height and weight in children and adolescents How much does a girl weigh at 14 years old

As you know, there are certain norms for height and weight for young children and adolescents. These norms are often posted in pediatrician offices in order to monitor the development of children.

But at the same time, all these tables of height and weight are very relative, especially for adolescents. The physical parameters of the human body are influenced by many factors, not just age. The greatest influence on these data has heredity, as well as the lifestyle of a teenager. In addition, adolescents differ in bone mass, physique, growth characteristics and weight gain. Therefore, all tables of the ratio of height and weight of adolescents are very conditional, and represent a set of statistical data for several previous periods.

Given the fact that the data are statistical, the tables that were compiled no later than 10 years ago, and in your country, most fully reflect the picture. Do not forget that in addition to the personal data of each person, the genotype of a particular nationality also affects statistics. And we hope that you understand that it is still impractical to look for a correspondence between the height and weight of a modern adolescent and, for example, African adolescents in the early twentieth century.

In the presented anthropometric tables of the height and weight of a teenager, there are percentages of children with a particular height (weight).

The data in the three middle columns (Below Average, Average, and Above Average) characterize the physical characteristics of the majority of adolescents at this age. The data in the second and penultimate columns ("Low" and "High") characterize a smaller part of the entire population of adolescents at a given age. But do not attach too much importance to this. Perhaps such a jump or, on the contrary, the lag is caused by the individual characteristics of the organism of a particular adolescent, and most likely there is no reason for worry. As for the adolescent's measurements falling into one of the extreme columns ("Very low" and "Very high"), then it is better to seek medical advice. The doctor, in turn, will direct the adolescent to be tested for hormones, and confirm or deny the presence of diseases in the adolescent's endocrine system.

Differentiation of the height and weight norms of adolescents as much as 7 categories ("Very low", "Low", "Below average", "Average", "Above average" "High", and "Very high") is due to large differences in physical characteristics of the body for people of the same age. It is not correct to evaluate the undergrowth according to the data separately for height and weight. All comparisons need to be made only in the aggregate. For example, if the height data shows a teenager falls into the “High” category, and the weight data into the “Very low” category, then the difference is most likely due to a sharp rise in growth and weight lag. It is much worse if, according to two parameters, a teenager falls into the "High" or "Low" category at once. Then it cannot be argued that there was a growth spurt, and the weight simply did not have time for it. In this case, it is still better to be tested for hormones in order to be confident in the health of your child.

If your child at a single time does not fall into the average height and weight of adolescents of his age, then you should not worry too much. You can measure it in a month and see any tendencies to change. In this case, based on these trends, it is worth drawing conclusions about whether you need to see a doctor.

Growth rates of boys from 7 to 17 years

7 years		111,0-113,6	113,6-116,8	116,8-125,0	125,0-128,0	128,0-130,6	>130,6
8 years		116,3-119,0	119,0-122,1	122,1-130,8	130,8-134,5	134,5-137,0	>137,0
9 years		121,5-124,7	124,7-125,6	125,6-136,3	136,3-140,3	140,3-143,0	>143,0
10 years		126,3-129,4	129,4-133,0	133,0-142,0	142,0-146,7	146,7-149,2	>149,2
11 years		131,3-134,5	134,5-138,5	138,5-148,3	148,3-152,9	152,9-156,2	>156,2
12 years	136,2	136,2-140,0	140,0-143,6	143,6-154,5	154,5-159,5	159,5-163,5	>163,5
13 years		141,8-145,7	145,7-149,8	149,8-160,6	160,6-166,0	166,0-170,7	>170,7
14 years old		148,3-152,3	152,3-156,2	156,2-167,7	167,7-172,0	172,0-176,7	>176,7
15 years		154,6-158,6	158,6-162,5	162,5-173,5	173,5-177,6	177,6-181,6	>181,6
16 years		158,8-163,2	163,2-166,8	166,8-177,8	177,8-182,0	182,0-186,3	>186,3
17 years		162,8-166,6	166,6-171,6	171,6-181,6	181,6-186,0	186,0-188,5	>188,5

Weight indicators for boys from 7 to 17 years old

7 years	18,0-19,5	19,5-21,0	21,0-25,4	25,4-28,0	28,0-30,8	>30,8
8 years	20,0-21,5	21,5-23,3	23,3-28,3	28,3-31,4	31,4-35,5	>35,5
9 years	21,9-23,5	23,5-25,6	25,6-31,5	31,5-35,1	35,1-39,1	>39,1
10 years	23,9-25,6	25,6-28,2	28,2-35,1	35,1-39,7	39,7-44,7	>44,7
11 years	26,0-28,0	28,0-31,0	31,0-39,9	39,9-44,9	44,9-51,5	>51,5
12 years	28,2-30,7	30,7-34,4	34,4-45,1	45,1-50,6	50,6-58,7	>58,7
13 years	30,9-33,8	33,8-38,0	38,0-50,6	50,6-56,8	56,8-66,0	>66,0
14 years old	34,3-38,0	38,0-42,8	42,8-56,6	56,6-63,4	63,4-73,2	>73,2
15 years	38,7-43,0	43,0-48,3	48,3-62,8	62,8-70,0	70,0-80,1	>80,1
16 years	44,0-48,3	48,3-54,0	54,0-69,6	69,6-76,5	76,5-84,7	>84,7
17 years	49,3-54,6	54,6-59,8	59,8-74,0	74,0-80,1	80,1-87,8	>87,8

Growth rates of girls from 7 to 17 years old

7 years	111,1-113,6	113,6-116,9	116,9-124,8	124,8-128,0	128,0-131,3	>131,3
8 years	116,5-119,3	119,3-123,0	123,0-131,0	131,0-134,3	134,3-137,7	>137,7
9 years	122,0-124,8	124,8-128,4	128,4-137,0	137,0-140,5	140,5-144,8	>144,8
10 years	127,0-130,5	130,5-134,3	134,3-142,9	142,9-146,7	146,7-151,0	>151,0
11 years	131,8-136,	136,2-140,2	140,2-148,8	148,8-153,2	153,2-157,7	>157,7
12 years	137,6-142,2	142,2-145,9	145,9-154,2	154,2-159,2	159,2-163,2	>163,2
13 years	143,0-148,3	148,3-151,8	151,8-159,8	159,8-163,7	163,7-168,0	>168,0
14 years old	147,8-152,6	152,6-155,4	155,4-163,6	163,6-167,2	167,2-171,2	>171,2
15 years	150,7-154,4	154,4-157,2	157,2-166,0	166,0-169,2	169,2-173,4	>173,4
16 years	151,6-155,2	155,2-158,0	158,0-166,8	166,8-170,2	170,2-173,8	>173,8
17 years	152,2-155,8	155,8-158,6	158,6-169,2	169,2-170,4	170,4-174,2	>174,2

Weight indicators for girls from 7 to 17 years old

7 years	17,9-19,4	19,4-20,6	20,6-25,3	25,3-28,3	28,3-31,6	>31,6
8 years	20,0-21,4	21,4-23,0	23,0-28,5	28,5-32,1	32,1-36,3	>36,3
9 years	21,9-23,4	23,4-25,5	25,5-32,0	32,0-36,3	36,3-41,0	>41,0
10 years	22,7-25,0	25,0-27,7	27,7-34,9	34,9-39,8	39,8-47,4	>47,4
11 years	24,9-27,8	27,8-30,7	30,7-38,9	38,9-44,6	44,6-55,2	>55,2
12 years	27,8-31,8	31,8-36,0	36,0-45,4	45,4-51,8	51,8-63,4	>63,4
13 years	32,0-38,7	38,7-43,0	43,0-52,5	52,5-59,0	59,0-69,0	>69,0
14 years old	37,6-43,8	43,8-48,2	48,2-58,0	58,0-64,0	64,0-72,2	>72,2
15 years	42,0-46,8	46,8-50,6	50,6-60,4	60,4-66,5	66,5-74,9	>74,9
16 years	45,2-48,4	48,4-51,8	51,8-61,3	61,3-67,6	67,6-75,6	>75,6
17 years	46,2-49,2	49,2-52,9	52,9-61,9	61,9-68,0	68,0-76,0	>76,0

Weight and height of adolescents is often a real "headache" for parents, and for grown-up children themselves. Someone desperately wants to grow up, someone desperately wants to lose weight, but in order to do all this, you just need to know the general statistical norms for the weight and height of children. And especially their relationship - after all, everyone wants to be developed harmoniously in the physical plane.

Here we have presented teen weight and height chart, painted separately for boys and girls between the ages of seven and seventeen. This is the range of the most intensive growth of children, coinciding in time with the onset of sexual development in adolescents.

Height and weight norms for boys

Height and weight norms for girls

It is traditionally believed that girls start intensively grow earlier, and in primary and secondary school (9-12 years old) they are quite ahead of boys in height, and often in weight, but a little later, at 14-17 years old boys not only catch up with the girls, but also rapidly outstrip them.

The norms for weight and height presented in the table are arranged by ranges, which helps to more accurately determine your weight and height and correlate them with other subjects. Blue and green indicators are the most "normal", although, as we have said more than once, on this site everyone is loved and understood, not only the most normal ones.

Now the average height of a young man is 176-178 cm, the average height of a girl is 164-166 cm, but there is a tendency for this indicator to increase.

We are all different, some teenagers start desperately reaching out at the age of 11, others sway for a long time and their growth practically stands still, adding only a couple of centimeters a year.

The most intensive growth in adolescents - boys from 11 to 17 years old, adolescent girls - 10-16 years old and it coincides with the process of puberty.

It is generally accepted that girls have a growth spurt one and a half to two years earlier than boys of the same age. But, on the other hand, guys grow longer, somewhere up to 22 years old, and girls already at 16-17 quite stabilize in growth.

We also remember that in the morning we are 1-2 cm higher than in the evening after a hard, exercise-packed day. This is due to the flattening of the intervertebral discs during intensive use.

A serious difference in your weight or your child's weight and height may indicate problems with the hormonal sphere, in which case it is worth visiting an endocrinologist. Or a psychotherapist, as in the case of adolescent anorexia nervosa - weight loss of more than 25% of the norm.

Naturally, height and weight can be adjusted by your own efforts, but this will be discussed in another article.

Adolescence is the most difficult for some parents. Indeed, during this period, the character of a previously complaisant child can change dramatically, as well as his physique or height.

In this regard, the majority of schoolchildren have a lot of complexes, from which they are trying to get rid of.

But there is a certain rate of height and weight in adolescents. Based on it, parents can determine if the student's weight is normal or obese, too high or too low.

Ratio

The ratio of height to weight in adolescents must meet certain standards. But this does not mean that deviation from them indicates a developmental disorder or that the student is somehow not like that.

Indeed, these indicators can be influenced by many factors, which will be discussed a little later. In the meantime, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the mentioned norms, and the table will help with this.

The table of height and weight of adolescent boys is based on average values (1 column - height in centimeters, 2 columns - weight in kilograms):

Child's age	Flaw		Norm		Excess
10	129,7	26	137,5	31,7	145,6	40
11	134,9	28,5	152,3	33	152,2	45,7
12	139,9	31,3	159	35,2	159	51,9
13	145,8	34,5	165,6	44,3	165,6	58,3
14	152,3	38,6	168	49,7	172,2	64,9
15	158,6	43,5	172,2	55,6	177,6	71,5
16	162,8	49	172,3	61,8	182,1	77,2
17	167,2	55	176,6	66,9	184,8	80,9

The correspondence between height and weight for adolescent girls, or rather their average indicators, is shown in the following table (1 column - height in centimeters, 2 columns - weight in kilograms):

Child's age	Flaw		Norm		Excess
10	130,7	25,2	138,6	31,3	147	41,2
11	136	27,8	144,5	34,8	153,3	47,1
12	141,8	31,9	150,1	40,7	158,7	54,4
13	147,4	37,4	155,8	47,8	163,9	60,8
14	151,6	42,9	159,5	53,1	167,4	65,1
15	154	46,3	161,6	55,5	169,7	67,7
16	154,8	48,5	162,4	56,6	170,3	68,5
17	155,4	50	163,9	57,4	171,7	69

Reasons for deviations

The tables indicate how much a child should weigh at a certain age, and what his approximate height should be.

But the reduced ratio of the norm of weight and height in adolescents, the tables on the basis of which were considered above, is not always traced.

In some cases, the cause of this all may be a hereditary predisposition, but such deviations may also indicate that a teenager:

The period of puberty has begun. Due to this, their growth is rapidly increasing, in contrast to their peers, in whose body these changes have not yet occurred.
Hormonal disbalance. Most often this happens due to a malfunction of an organ such as the thyroid gland.

A specialist (endocrinologist) will help to make sure that the reason lies precisely in this.

There are chronic diseases. These include anemia, pyelonephritis.
The consequences of violations of intrauterine development are manifested. The reason for this may be the penetration of an infection to the fetus, the mother's improper diet during the period of bearing a child, her drinking alcohol, smoking.
Genetics manifests itself, namely Turner, Down syndrome.

In adolescence, children may experience complexes not only because they are tall or short, but also because they differ from their peers in physique.

We are not talking about when the normal body weight of some of them, especially for girls, in their opinion, seems overweight.

This question is especially acute for those children whose body weight exceeds the norm. The reason for this may be a hereditary predisposition.

Indeed, in a family where parents are overweight, children, as a rule, also have extra pounds. But the reason may be not only heredity, but also that the student:

Does not control his diet, eating a huge amount of junk food, from which the body becomes addictive.
Leads a sedentary lifestyle.
Has disturbances in the functioning of the body, which have caused a failure of the hormonal background.
Familiar with chronic diseases.

While the extra pounds of some guys give them a lot of complexes, the latter suffer from a lack of them. Really small weight is meant, the reasons for which are as follows:

Eating food in small quantities, lack of time and desire for breakfast, lunch.
Disorders in the gastrointestinal tract, diseases.
Hormonal disbalance.
The presence of bad habits.

After analyzing the data given in the tables, as well as comparing the height and weight of the child with them, parents can completely independently determine the correspondence of the obtained indicators to a certain age.

These figures are the average, so small deviations up or down are acceptable. Significant deviations from the norm should not be ignored.

Adolescence is a time of rapid psychological and physical development of a child. During this period, there is a rapid increase in height and significant changes in body weight of boys and girls. Their ratio has a strong impact on both the physical and psychological development of children.

Periods of active growth of the body in adolescence

For any age, there are approximate average growth rates, as well as weight. Today average the height of a man is 175 centimeters, and a woman is 165 centimeters... Boys reach these indicators by the age of 18–20, and girls stop growing at about 16–18 years of age.

The period of active physical development in girls and boys does not begin at the same time. Girls start to grow actively one or two years earlier than boys. Already at the age of 9-10, they significantly exceed the growth and development of most of their classmates. Boys begin to grow actively at about 12-14 years of age. This period in adolescents of both sexes coincides with the onset of puberty.

It should be noted that these figures are indicative. Some children begin to change physically earlier than their peers. Other adolescents catch up with their peers in physical development much later. Therefore, minor deviations at the beginning of the period of active growth during adolescence are the norm and do not require any measures.

Weight norms and growth norms in adolescents What circumstances determine the growth parameters of adolescents, as well as their weight?

All children develop individually... The indicators of both height and weight of each child depend on many factors:

genetic predisposition;
individual characteristics of puberty;
hormonal background;
the presence of chronic diseases;
features of the course of pregnancy and childbirth;
living conditions: food, lifestyle, psychological climate in the family;
genetic diseases.

Monitoring the development of the child, and its correlation with the average indicators should be carried out regularly. Any significant deviation from the norms is the reason for contacting specialists. The sooner the problem is identified and its cause is found, the sooner the child can be helped and corrected.

Height-to-weight ratio tables for adolescents

Any averages obtained on the basis of statistics. This means that the average data for height and weight is relevant only for representatives of a certain genotype. The limitation period for such indications is no more than 10 years. For the convenience of acquaintance, all the data obtained as a result of research are summarized in tables.

Height and weight table for male adolescents. Height and weight indicators in the table are expressed in centimeters and kilograms.

Child's age	Flaw		Norm		Excess
Child's age	cm	Kg	cm	Kg	cm	Kg
10	129,7	26	137,5	31,7	145,6	40
11	134,9	28,5	152,3	33	152,2	45,7
12	139,9	31,3	159	35,2	159	51,9
13	145,8	34,5	165,6	44,3	165,6	58,3
14	152,3	38,6	168	49,7	172,2	64,9
15	158,6	43,5	172,2	55,6	177,6	71,5
16	162,8	49	172,3	61,8	182,1	77,2
17	167,2	55	176,6	66,9	184,8	80,9

Height and weight table for female adolescents.

Child's age	Disadvantage (cm)		Norm (cm)		Excess (kg)
Child's age	cm	Kg	cm	Kg	cm	Kg
10	130,7	25,2	138,6	31,3	147	41,2
11	136	27,8	144,5	34,8	153,3	47,1
12	141,8	31,9	150,1	40,7	158,7	54,4
13	147,4	37,4	155,8	47,8	163,9	60,8
14	151,6	42,9	159,5	53,1	167,4	65,1
15	154	46,3	161,6	55,5	169,7	67,7
16	154,8	48,5	162,4	56,6	170,3	68,5
17	155,4	50	163,9	57,4	171,7	69

The figures given in the tables correspond to the average indicators of anthropometric data at a certain age. The height and weight of the child may not correspond to one cell in the table. For most adolescents, the set of centimeters and the number of kilograms is uneven. For example , growth at 12 years old may correspond to the norm, and the weight should be more or less than it. When analyzing the data obtained, it is also necessary to take into account the factors affecting the physical development of adolescents.

The ratio of height, weight and volume in adolescence

An important role for normal well-being is played by the ratio of body weight and its volume. It must be remembered that body weight and volume are not interchangeable concepts. We are talking about real violations of these indicators. The far-fetched problems of adolescence, caused by subjective self-esteem, need the help of a psychologist, and not weight adjustment.

If the child's body weight is within the normal range, but his body looks obese, then there is obesity. This problem can be easily solved by changing the nutrition system and replacing the lifestyle with a more active one.

Quite often there are adolescents with a lag in the rate of development of muscle mass from a set of centimeters. v. This explains the characteristic for adolescence, longevity and impaired coordination. In most cases, these indicators return to normal over time. If the lack of muscles and body weight do not increase, parents should consult a specialist for advice and search for the cause of this problem.

Separately, it is necessary to mention the increase in body volume in the abdomen with normal body weight. This phenomenon is associated with insufficient development of the abdominal muscles and the passion for unhealthy diet. The components of the solution to this problem:

adjusting the system and power mode;
refusal from harmful products;
playing sports.

The effect of lifestyle and nutrition on height and weight

As mentioned, active growth during adolescence requires proper nutrition and regular exercise.

Power supply

Adequate proper nutrition is the key to increased growth. To grow faster you need to eat certain foods and reduce or completely eliminate unhealthy foods from your diet.

Nutritionists recommend starting your day with a hearty breakfast. It should contain the maximum amount of nutrients. Your first meal of the day can include cereals, dairy products, eggs, whole grain bread, tea, or cocoa. Various cereal breakfasts will not harm the body, but they will not help to grow up either. The daily diet should also include foods rich in fiber (vegetables, herbs, cereals, fruits) and protein (meat, fish, poultry). The use of soups based on natural broths stimulates the body's metabolism. The same function is performed by water, which must be consumed up to 2 liters per day. The main thing, to have a varied and regular diet.

For most teenagers today, their favorite foods are junk food, sugary sodas, and a variety of chips and crackers. These products not only will not help young men and women grow up, but can also cause irreparable harm to their health. The same is true for alcoholic and energy drinks.

Proper nutrition will give positive effect and will help you grow only in combination with the correct daily regimen and regular exercise.

Lifestyle

Lifestyles go a long way in boosting adolescent growth. The right combination of vigorous activity and rest will help to quickly increase this physical indicator.

It is in a dream that a person grows. Therefore, during adolescence, the child should sleep at least 8-10 hours at night. Good sleep conditions are: a well-ventilated, dark room, hard bed, no or small volume of a pillow, clean bed and night clothes, relaxed body position, a clear time for going to bed (about 21 hours).

Doing physical exercise gives a significant increase in centimeters. The most effective are exercises on the horizontal bar and stretching. They must be done in the morning, in a good mood and having a good night's sleep.

Swimming is an indispensable exercise for stimulating growth. This sport helps to stretch the muscles and spine without unnecessary stress on them.

However, there are a number of exercises that are contraindicated during periods of active growth. These are weightlifting, gymnastics, martial arts, long-distance running. These types of activities are associated with excessive stress on the muscles, joints and spine.

Vitamins

Taking multivitamin complexes is a prerequisite for the normal development of the body. Before using them it is necessary to consult with a specialist and choose a preparation suitable for the child individually. It should include vitamins "A", "B", "C", and "D". It is these substances that have a beneficial effect on increasing growth.

Rapid changes in the adolescent body, including an increase in height and body weight, are an ordeal for boys and girls. Successfully overcoming this period will make their adult life healthier and more successful.

Overweight problems in adolescents begin with puberty.

The weight loss portal "Lose Weight Without Problems" will tell you about how you can lose weight at the age of 14.

Overweight reasons

At this age, the body is actively growing, muscles, bone and hormonal systems develop. Often, adolescents develop excessive obesity, which is not only unaesthetic, but also dangerous.

Being overweight by 29% indicates obesity.

There may be several reasons and a specialist should establish them:

endocrine disorders;
heart disease;
diabetes;
heredity, etc.

In such cases, special diets are required to maintain a stable weight. Most of the extra pounds are the result of improper eating habits and a sedentary lifestyle.

“I'm 14, how to lose weight ?. advises, first of all, to calculate the optimal weight of a teenager using the body mass index (BMI): height in cm minus 100. For example, with a height of 1m 53 cm, the normal weight will be 53 kg (153-100 = 53).

This is very important, since many teenagers at this age cannot assess themselves objectively and follow the generally accepted standards of the fashion world, striving to look like fashion models from the catwalks. The pursuit of such pseudo-beauty ends in failure: disturbances in the functioning of the body can cause the development of severe ailments.

How to lose weight teenager 14 years old

Extra pounds are often the impetus for the emergence of psychological trauma and complexes.

If the cause of overweight is not serious illness, then you can get rid of it using a set of measures, which include:

proper nutrition;
sports and physical activity;
strict daily regimen.

How to lose weight at the age of 14? The principles of combating obesity are the same for any age group, but in this case there is a strict taboo on harsh starvation diets. Nutrition should be complete and rational, include trace elements and vitamins necessary for the formation of the body.

Nutritionists advise to eat 5 times a day in small portions.

As for the so-called "snacks", they can consist of raisins, prunes, nuts, but not chips or a sandwich with smoked sausage.

It is very good to consume more water - it helps to get rid of the feeling of hunger and protects from excess calories.

The daily diet of a teenager includes cereals, herbs, vegetables, fruits, lean meat, seafood, milk. The menu should include coarse bread, healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats. For dinner, it is best to eat protein foods: cottage cheese, kefir, low-fat fish.

No need to eat after 7pm.

Physical education and sports are the main allies answering the question of how to lose weight for a 14-year-old child. Here you can use the formula "How many calories ate, use up as much". Active sports will help to consolidate the results achieved with the help of nutrition, will make it possible to correct problem areas of the figure and add self-confidence.

Anything will do - cycling, rollerblading, swimming, fitness classes, dancing.

Speaking about how to lose weight for a girl of 14 years old, it should be mentioned that there are specially designed sets of exercises that help to cope with extra centimeters and reduce the size of the waist or.

How to lose weight for a 14-year-old boy if he leads the wrong way of life?

Compliance with the daily routine is perhaps the most difficult thing to achieve from adolescents. Considering that at this time not only physical formation takes place, but also psychological formation, the child should have a strong motivation to go to bed on time, and not sit up late at the computer. Teenagers at this age begin to pay attention to the opposite sex, want to be liked, to be popular.

Helping to find meaningful arguments for adherence to the regime is the task of parents, because a cheerful appearance and a slender figure are the components of beauty.

Caution - this is prohibited!

In addition to hungry diets, you can not use pills and various dubious weight loss drugs that promise to make your figure slim in a short time. Cosmetic procedures such as wraps, mesotherapy, lymphatic drainage, etc. are contraindicated. At this age, you need to lose kilograms gradually, so as not to cause a malfunction in the body.

But massage of problem areas will have a beneficial effect and help to reduce the volume.

If you follow your diet and exercise, you won't have to think about losing weight at the age of 14. A healthy and active lifestyle during puberty is the key to the normal development of a figure and a beautiful physique in the future.

Its own weight and height norm exists for people of any age: preschoolers, adolescents, adults. The norm is the average indicator typical for the population of a certain territory in the period under consideration. This indicator is unstable and not the same for all mankind. The most reliable data are those obtained no later than ten years ago. So, at present, the average height of an adult man is 178 centimeters, and a woman is 162 centimeters.

Process features

The growth of the human body continues until about 19-22 years old in boys and 17-19 years old in girls. At the same time, at a certain age, there is a particularly strong growth spurt associated with the onset of puberty. For girls, it occurs between 10 and 12 years, for boys - between 13 and 16. Thus, girls start and finish growing earlier than boys. Once again, we note that this is an average indicator, minor deviations from which are quite acceptable. The developmental diagram is individual for each child: for someone, a growth spurt may last 2-3 years, and someone grows up to the indicated 178 centimeters in just a few months, after which the process slows down again.

In addition to age, many other factors affect the growth dynamics of adolescents. These include:

heredity;
lifestyle (playing sports, good sleep);
nutrition;
body type;
features of race and nationality.

Interrelation of indicators

To calculate compliance or non-compliance with the age norm, it is necessary to take into account not the height and weight separately, but their proportional ratio. Often, the growth spurt mentioned above is preceded by increased weight gain. In this case, looking at the table (see below), you will see that the height norm is met, and the weight exceeds it. In this situation, do not worry - you just need to repeat the measurements after a while. In other cases, the weight, on the contrary, lags behind, and in adolescents, excessive thinness is observed. If there are no pathologies in the body, it will also soon disappear, since the weight will catch up with the norm.

Bone mass (the so-called “heavy bone”) is also important for weight. Such a teenager will always weigh slightly more than normal, but he will not show any external signs of excess weight.

Do not equate body weight and volume with each other. Different substances contained in the human body have different weights, and fat (which is one of the main fears of adolescents) weighs four times less than muscle. In this regard, a teenager with a normal weight may look fat, which means that the volume is achieved precisely due to fat. If a person goes in for sports and has developed muscles, then his weight will go beyond the norm, but at the same time there will be nothing "superfluous" in the body.

Measurement rules

Before assessing the physical development of adolescents, it is necessary to obtain correct results. There are rules for measuring both height and weight.

It must be remembered that a person's height fluctuates even within one day, and this difference can reach two centimeters. Therefore, measurements should be taken in the first half of the day (preferably in the morning), when the body is as "stretched out" as possible.

It is equally important to take the right attitude. Measurements should be taken barefoot, on a flat floor, near a perpendicular hard surface. At the same time, the child's back should be straight, legs - closed and not bent at the knees, arms - extended downward. The heels, buttocks, shoulder blades and head should be pressed against the wall. The stadiometer bar or other object (for example, a triangular ruler) is lowered onto the child's head without applying pressure, and the resulting level is marked on a vertical surface. Then measure the distance from this mark to the floor.

Weight should also be measured in the morning. By the end of the day, a person can become 2-3 kilograms heavier due to food intake. When observing the dynamics, it is optimal to take measurements at the same time.

Do not weigh yourself immediately after eating or vigorous exercise. In the first case, the indicator will be overestimated, in the second, it will be underestimated due to fluid loss.

Remember that clothes and shoes can weigh a lot, so it is advisable to remove all excess.

Make sure the balance is placed on a level and solid surface. Instruct your child to stand upright during the weigh-in, without bending over or moving.

If you follow these rules, you will receive reliable data that you can focus on.

Comparison of results

The norm for weight and height of adolescents is presented by the World Health Organization in the form of tables. In them, in addition to the average, six more columns are highlighted: very low, low, below average, above average, high and very high indicators. In other words, there are many more options than "normal" and "pathology":

If, when comparing, the weight or height of the child was in the column "above average" or "below average", this means permissible fluctuations, while the norm is not violated. Indicators "low" and "high" indicate a tendency to lag or lead, but over time these indicators may change, and there is no need to consult a doctor. If the height and weight are very low or very high, you should visit an endocrinologist and get tested for hormones.

Once again, we note that conclusions are drawn only on the ratio of both indicators. So, with an average height of 178 centimeters in men, the weight norm ranges from 75-80 kilograms, for a woman of the same height, the norm will be 65-70 kilograms. The average weight of a woman is 162 centimeters tall - 50-55 kilograms, men - 60-65 kilograms. At the same time, for a boy, the height of 162 cm is insufficient, and for a girl 178 is excessive. This once again underlines the variety of aspects that must be taken into account when it comes to such an ambiguous phenomenon as the rate of height and weight.

The average rate of physical development of adolescents, as well as permissible fluctuations in indicators are presented in the tables:

Height of adolescents from 11 to 17 years old (cm)

Age	Boys		Girls
Age	Average rate	Allowable interval	Average rate	Allowed interval
11 years	143	134,5–152	144,5	136–153
12 years	149	140–159,5	150,5	142–159
13 years	156	146–166	156	148–165,5
14 years old	162	152–172	159,5	152,5–167
15 years	168	158,5–177,5	161	154,5–169
16 years	172,5	163–182	162	155–170
17 years	178	166,5–188	163	156–170

Weight of adolescents from 11 to 17 years old (kg)

Age	Boys		Girls
Age	Average rate	Allowable interval	Average rate	Allowable interval
11 years	36,5	28–45	35	28–44,5
12 years	40	31–50,5	41	32–52
13 years	44	34–55	48	38,5–59
14 years old	50	38–63,5	53	44–64
15 years	55,5	43–70	55,5	47–66,5
16 years	62	48–76,5	56,5	48,5–67,5
17 years	67	54,5–80	57,5	49–68

What can cause developmental disabilities

There may be several reasons for non-compliance with age standards. These include:

heredity (development of the child's parents during adolescence);
lifestyle features;
premature or late puberty in adolescents;
dysfunction of the pituitary gland;
dysfunction of the thyroid gland;
diseases of other internal organs (heart, kidneys, blood vessels, joints);
genetic diseases (Turner syndrome, Marfan syndrome and others).

If laboratory tests reveal hormonal abnormalities in the child, the doctor will prescribe special medications that balance the hormonal background. Medical intervention will also help with other neurodevelopmental diseases. Genetic diseases are also being successfully eliminated or weakened in our time, but some of them do not respond to treatment.

In the absence of any diseases, attention should be paid to the child's lifestyle. A balanced diet, including plant and animal products, dairy products, cereals, fish and fresh juices, contributes to proper physical development. Just as important is a sound sleep of sufficient duration, not burdened with an empty or full stomach. In addition, you should not neglect walking, playing sports and the absence of bad habits.

The body weight of a teenager is an important indicator of the dynamics of his physical development. An excess, as well as a lack of weight, have an extremely negative effect on the dynamics of the formation of all systems and organs of the human body. Especially for the readers of "Popularly about health" I will consider how much a teenager should weigh at the age of 14.

Weight and height normal for a teenager are calculated and periodically adjusted by specialists from the World Health Organization. To assess the correctness of the development of boys and girls, specialists use special tables, which take into account both the age and gender of the child.

For 14-year-old boys, body weight should be considered normal, which is in the range from 42 to 56 kilograms. For girls, the following indicators should be considered the norm - from 48 to 58.

At this time, the body weight of girls may exceed the body weight of boys, since the period of puberty and the formation of a woman's body begins at a slightly earlier age.

Puberty is a special part of the life of any person, regardless of gender. At this time, the human body undergoes significant changes of a qualitative nature. It is in these years that the formation of secondary sexual characteristics and the enhanced development of the genitals take place.

Moreover, during puberty, an increased growth of the human body occurs, which inevitably affects its body weight. In just a few years, a person's body weight increases by about 20 kilograms, which is quite significant, especially in absolute terms.

Current trends

Unfortunately, the adolescent with a normal body weight in recent decades is rather an exception to the rule. Obesity is a real scourge of humanity, regardless of age or gender.

The foregoing is true for representatives of most countries with developed economies and social spheres. The higher the income level, the more people are prone to obesity.

It is not possible to reverse the current trend at the present time. The development of obesity is actively promoted by changes in the lifestyle of a modern teenager (frequent and prolonged use of a computer or smartphone instead of physical activity), as well as the availability and popularization of unhealthy food (fast food and all kinds of convenience foods).

Modern children are completely intolerant of healthy food. Sometimes it is almost impossible to force a child of any age to eat porridge or soup. But all kinds of hamburgers, chips, and sweet soda go with a bang.

Lack and excess of body weight

The high body weight of the child, as well as the low one, can indicate the presence of a pathological process. Of course, minimal deviations, both in one and the other direction, cannot be considered as an ailment, but no less, doctors recommend paying close attention to such a teenager.

Speaking about an overabundance or lack of body weight, experts most often give the following reasons for the development of such conditions:

Improper alimentary (nutritional) habits;
Imbalance in nutrition;
Changes in the psychological background;
Hormonal pathology.

The ingrained incorrect nutritional stereotypes can interfere with a person not only in childhood, but also in adulthood. It is not so easy to break the habits that have been formed over the years, many times fixed in the human consciousness. For this reason, it is necessary to accustom the child to proper nutrition from childhood.

The nutritional imbalance was mentioned above. Changes in the psychological background can lead to both suppression and increased appetite. Personal troubles, failures in school, rejection by peers, all this may not lead to stressful situations. Children, like adults, cope with stress very hard.

A somatic pathology can also lead to the development of a deficiency or excess body weight. For example, many hormonal diseases can be accompanied by obesity, sometimes quite pronounced.

What to do?

If the deviations from normal indicators are not significant, and the teenager does not present any complaints, you do not need to show much concern. Most likely, the reason for the change in body weight is alimentary in nature.

All that is needed is to normalize the diet, after which the child's body weight should come to full compliance with the norm. If, despite all efforts, the teenager's weight continues to deviate in any direction, it is necessary to visit a doctor as soon as possible.

With significant deviations in body weight, a visit to the doctor is required. If there is a severe weight deficiency, the child may have anorexia. Girls are especially susceptible to this condition.

If you are severely obese, diet alone may not be enough. Teens need to be active, but it is best to do so under the supervision of a physician or physical therapist. In addition, hormonal pathology must be excluded.

Conclusion

The child's body weight should be within the normal range. Significant overstepping of the normal range should be considered an alarming condition requiring medical intervention.

Scientists around the world are researching the factors that affect the height and weight of a person at any age. The most modern data say that the characteristics of the ratio in weight and height of children under five years old depend not only on heredity and genetic predisposition, but also characterize the quality of life of the family as a whole: nutrition, climate, psychological calmness in the family. If we touch upon the norms of height and weight of children, it directly depends not only on the physical development of the child, but also shows the peculiarities of the life of his family.

Height

Low growth for a child under 5 years old may mean developmental delay, talk about the presence of certain diseases and indicate the prematurity of the child, which over time has not been compensated. Being tall is usually not a problem, but being too tall may indicate the presence of an endocrine disease (this is suspected if the parents of a child who is too tall are normal or below average).

Growth rating scale:

Too low - doctor's help is needed;
Low - it is advisable to see a doctor;
Below average is a variant of the norm;
Medium is the norm;
Above average - a variant of the norm;
High;
Too tall.

The weight

The characteristic of weight is less informative for the doctor and gives a very superficial idea of the development of the child. However, if your weight is low or very low, you should see your doctor for additional tests.

Weight rating scale:

Extremely (very) low weight - the child is emaciated;
Low weight (underweight) - wasting;
Less than average is a variant of the norm;
Medium is the norm;
More than average is a variant of the norm;
Very big.

Height and weight in relation to each other

Height and weight in relation to each other is called the Body Mass Index. It is by this parameter that one should determine how the child is developed, how physically healthy he is. It is important to remember that BMI for children depends on age and is very different from BMI for adults.

What can be diagnosed by BMI:

Exhaustion in a child (treatment needed);
Being underweight;
Being underweight (a type of norm);
Weight rate;
The weight is increased (a kind of norm);
Overweight;
Obesity (treatment needed).

Preventing excess weight and obesity

Overweight is a problem for both children and adults. Recommendations for normalizing weight are the same for everyone - proper nutrition, sports. Those. it is the lifestyle of the child and his family that directly regulates everyone's weight.

It is important to make physically active recreation and proper nutrition a family hobby. Plan a healthy menu with your children, take active sports with the whole family.
Never reward children with sweets and junk food if they are doing well or getting good grades. Do not associate praise or punishment with food.
You should not force the child to finish eating if he is full.
You should not talk about healthy and harmful products all the time, and even more so completely exclude sweets and goodies from the diet. Such a prohibition can push the child to eat a lot of junk food in secret from you - for future use.

There is no need to remind you how overweight can be dangerous for a child. Therefore, it is very important to identify the reasons that make children overeat and choose higher-calorie foods. Often, children, like adults, relieve stress and replace disappointment with sweets and other harmful foods, when attention and support from adults could help.

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Features of growth and weight from 1 to 10 years

Until the age of 10, the child is actively growing. As in babies under one year old, now it is necessary to take into account many factors: genetic predisposition, the presence of congenital or acquired pathologies, possible diseases. The food and lifestyle of the family as a whole is also very important. You should also take into account the peculiarities of metabolism.

Weight of girls by years from 1 to 10 years. WHO data. Table.

Age	Low weight (kg)	Below average weight (kg)	Average weight (kg)	Above average weight (kg)	Heavy weight (kg)	Too much weight (kg)
1 year	7	7,9	8,9	10,1	11,5	13,1
2 years	9	10,2	11,5	13	14,8	17
3 years	10,8	12,2	13,9	15,8	18,1	20,9
4 years	13,3	14	16,1	18,5	21,5	25,2
5 years	13,7	15,8	18,2	21,2	24,9	29,5
6 years	15,3	17,5	20,2	23,5	27,8	33,4
7 years	16,8	19,3	22,4	26,3	31,4	38,3
8 years	18,6	21,4	25	29,7	35,8	44,1
9 years	20,8	24	28,2	33,6	41	51,1
10 years	23,3	27	31,9	38,2	46,9	59,2

The growth of girls by years from 1 to 10 years. WHO data. Table.

Age	Low height (cm)	Below average height (cm)	Medium height (cm)	Height above average (cm)	High growth (cm)	Very tall (cm)
1 year	69	71	74	76	79	81
2 years	80	83	86	89	92	96
3 years	87	91	95	98	102	106
4 years	94	98	102	107	111	115
5 years	99	104	109	114	118	123
6 years	104	110	115	120	125	130
7 years	109	115	120	126	131	137
8 years	115	120	126	132	138	143
9 years	120	126	132	138	144	150
10 years	125	132	138	145	151	157

Weight of boys by years from 1 to 10 years. WHO data. Table.

Age	Low weight (kg)	Below average weight (kg)	Average weight (kg)	Above average weight (kg)	Heavy weight (kg)	Too much weight (kg)
1 year	7,7	8,6	9,6	10,8	12	13,3
2 years	9,7	10,8	12,2	13,6	15,3	17,1
3 years	11,3	12,7	14,3	16,2	18,3	20,7
4 years	12,7	14,4	16,3	18,6	21,2	24,2
5 years	14,1	16	18,3	21	24,2	27,9
6 years	15,9	18	20,5	23,5	27,1	31,5
7 years	17,7	20	22,9	26,4	30,7	36,1
8 years	19,5	22,1	25,4	29,5	34,7	41,5
9 years	21,3	24,3	28,1	33	39,4	48,2
10 years	23,2	26,7	31,2	37	45	56,4

The growth of boys by years from 1 year to 10 years. WHO data. Table.

Age	Low height (cm)	Below average height (cm)	Average height (cm)	Height above average (cm)	High growth (cm)	Very tall (cm)
1 year	71	37	75	78	80	83
2 years	81	84	87	90	94	97
3 years	88	92	96	99	103	107
4 years	94	99	103	107	112	116
5 years	100	105	110	114	119	124
6 years	106	111	116	120	126	130
7 years	111	116	121	127	132	137
8 years	116	121	127	132	138	144
9 years	120	126	132	138	144	150
10 years	125	131	137	144	150	157

Grew and weight from 11 to 18 years old

At this age, the spectrum of the norm is very wide for both boys and girls. The time of puberty in girls is characterized by the appearance of rounded shapes, when at the same time the boys are still short and small. It is necessary to psychologically prepare the child for the changes taking place in his body. At this time, diets are strictly prohibited for girls.

Weight of girls from 11 to 18 years old. WHO data. Table.

Age	Low weight (kg)	Weight is below average. (kg)	Average weight (kg)	Above average weight (kg)	Heavy weight (kg)
11 years	25-28	27,7-30,6	30,7-39	39-44,6	44,6-55,3
12 years	27,8-32	31,7-36	36-45,4	45,4-52	52-63,4
13 years	32-38,7	38,6-43	43-52,5	52,5-59	59-69
14 years old	37,5-44	43,8-48,2	48,2-58	58-64	64-72,2
15 years	42-47	46,8-50,6	50,6-60,5	60,4-66,5	66,6-75
16 years	45,2-48,5	48,4-52	51,8-61,3	61,4-67,6	67,5-75,6
17-18 years old	46,3-49,2	53-62	49,2-53	61,9-68	68-76

The growth of girls is from 11 to 18 years old. WHO data. Table.

Age	Low height (m)	Below average height (m)	Medium height (m)	Height above average (m)	High growth (m)
11 years	1,32-1,36	1,36-1,40	1,40-1,49	1,49-1,53	1,53-1,57
12 years	1,37-1,42	1,42-1,46	1,46-1.54	1,54-1,59	1,59-1,63
13 years	1,43-1,48	1,48-1,52	1,52-1,60	1,60-1,67	1,64-1,68
14 years old	1,48-1,52	1,52-1,55	1,55-1,63	1,63-1,67	1,67-1,71
15 years	1,51-1,54	1,54-1,57	1,57-1,66	1.66-1,69	1,69-1,73
16 years	1,48-1,52	1,55-1,58	1,58-1,67	1,67-1,70	1,70-1,74
17-18 years old	1,52-1,56	1,56-1,58	1,58-1,67	1,67-1,70	1,70-1,74

Boys weigh from 11 to 18 years old. WHO data. Table.

Age	Low weight (kg)	Weight is below average. (kg)	Average weight (kg)	Above average weight (kg)	Heavy weight (kg)
11 years	26-28	28-31	31-39,9	39,9-44,6	44,9-51,5
12 years	28,2-30,7	30,7-34,4	34,4-45,1	45,1-50,6	50,6-58,7
13 years	30,9-33,8	33,8-38	48-50,6	50,6-56,8	56,8-66
14 years old	34,3-38	38-42,8	42,8-56,6	56,6-63,4	63,4-73,2
15 years	38,7-43	43-48,3	48,3-62,8	62,8-70	70-80,1
16 years	44-48,3	48,3-54	54-69,6	69,6-76,5	66,5-84,7
17-18 years old	49,3-54,6	54,6-59,8	59,8-74	74-80,1	80,1-87,8

The growth of boys is from 11 to 18 years old. WHO data. Table.

Age	Low height (m)	Below average height (m)	Medium height (m)	Height above average (m)	High growth (m)
11 years	1,31-1,34	1,34-1,38	1,38-1,48	1,48-1,53	1,53-1,56
12 years	1,36-1,40	1,40-1,43	1,43-1.54	1,54-1,59	1,59-1,63
13 years	1,42-1,45	1,45-1,50	1,50-1,60	1,60-1,66	1,66-1,70
14 years old	1,48-1,52	1,52-1,56	1,56-1,67	1,67-1,72	1,72-1,76
15 years	1,54-1,58	1,58-1,62	1,62-1,73	1.73-1,77	1,77-1,81
16 years	1,59-1,63	1,63-1,67	1,67-1,78	1,78-1,82	1,82-1,86
17-18 years old	1,63-1,66	1,66-1,71	1,71-1,81	1,81-1,86	1,86-1,88

Features of puberty

Girls start growing earlier, from 10 to 18.
The growth of guys starts later, at about 15 and continues until 18-22 years old.
The most intense period of a girl's growth begins at 10 years old and goes up to 13.
The most intense period of growth in boys begins at 13 and lasts until 16.
It is hormonal activity that explains the sharp growth spurt.
The norms of the parameters of boys and girls, which are shown in the table of the height and weight of children, are averaged, therefore it is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of the organism and genetics.

If the child has very little weight or, on the contrary, its excess, then it is necessary to look for the reason. This could be:

disease;
family lifestyle;
daily routine (food, sleep);
stress;
the temperament of the child, etc.

Outcome

The growing child must be motivated, he cannot be "put" on a diet or forced to lead an active lifestyle. But it must be remembered that it is at this age that the dangers of the development of various diseases, both physical and mental, arise.

1 to 5: from childhood, it is necessary to develop good habits. Correct eating behavior is laid in the first years of life. Offer your baby only healthy and wholesome food. Encourage your child to move.
6 to 12: maintaining daily physical activity. Sports section, active games on the street. Weekend walks. Encourage healthy eating.
13 to 18: try to maintain a healthy eating habit. Teach your child to cook delicious, healthy food on their own. Let only the right products be at home. Maintain your daily physical activity.
For all: minimize the time your child spends in front of the TV and computer. Do not allow food during the directness of films or cartoons. Prepare healthy and varied foods. Eat together more often. There should always be a lot of vegetables and fruits at home. Carbonated drinks are harmful in the child's diet. Breakfast is very important. It cannot be missed.

When you yourself eat right and play sports, and for you healthy habits are the norm, a part of life, then you can easily make your children a healthy and active life. Sport and proper nutrition should be part of life, the norm for the whole family.

But the most important thing is to love your children, regardless of their weight and height.

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