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Am I overweight

hello, I am 13 years old and I weigh 116 pounds, am I overweight?
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No you arent overweight, average weight of a 13 year old ranges from 82 to 137 pounds.
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It depends on your body fat percentage. If you can get two handfuls of fat when you grab your belly, then you may be overweight. 82-137 pounds for girls and 80-135 for boys your age is average.
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