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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It sounds like she's an early grower.  My DD is 4' 5" (on the shorter side) and 60 lbs (petite).  Honestly, 97 lbs doesn't sound unreasonable for being almost 5 feet tall.  Are you sure that's overweight?[/quote]

Not OP but I used the stats she gave and read this:

The information you provided gives a BMI of 19.6.

This puts your child in the 80th percentile, which means your child is at an ideal weight. An ideal BMI for your child's gender and age is between 14.2 and 20.3 .

Having an ideal weight means the calories your child is getting from food are balanced out with his or her level of physical activity. Keep in mind, though, that some calories are nutritious and others aren't. Your child may eat the right amount of food for a healthy weight, but still not get all the nutrients needed for good overall health. That's why it's still important to encourage your child to eat nutritious foods and get plenty of exercise. Good habits learned now will last a lifetime.

80th percentile

So the child is not overweight but close. 20.3-19.6 is only 0.7. I think people here gave you a lot of good advice and I think you want to focus on moving to feel good not to have a certain body. Do you know how much she has gained since covid? [/quote]

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