The ideal weight by age table is a practical and widely used tool to assess growth in children up to 10 years of age, as weight is an important measure to check nutritional status and general health.
In children, especially over 10 years of age, and adults, measurements other than weight, such as body mass index (BMI) and height, must also be taken into account to assess health status. Know what BMI is and its normal value.
To find out if the weight is ideal for the child’s age, it is recommended to consult a pediatrician. In case of changes, consultation with a nutritionist may be recommended to guide you on a healthy diet.
Ideal weight table by age for boys
According to the WHO, the ideal weight for boys up to 10 years of age varies according to age as shown in the table:
When the boy weighs between the minimum and maximum value for his age, the weight is considered adequate. However, it is important to also take into account other measurements such as height and BMI for a more complete assessment of your growth.
For a more complete assessment of the child’s weight, it is recommended to consult a pediatrician. Make an appointment with a pediatrician near you using the tool below:
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In addition, it is also possible to monitor the child’s weight month by month, from birth, especially in the first year of life. Check the weight table per month for boys up to 1 year of age.
Ideal weight by age table for girls
According to the WHO, the ideal weight for girls up to the age of 10 varies according to their age as shown in the table:
Also in girls, weight is considered adequate when it is between the minimum and maximum value for their age, and it is also important to consider other indicators, such as height and BMI.
In addition, girls’ weight can also be monitored month by month during the first year of life. See the weight table per month for girls up to 1 year of age.
Ideal weight by age after 10 years
From the age of 10, weight must be assessed taking into account the person’s height. Therefore, to know the ideal weight at a specific age, a calculation is made based on the BMI considered ideal or its minimum and maximum value for your age group. Learn how to calculate your ideal weight.
To find out the ideal weight for your age, you can also use our calculator below:
Bibliography
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- BURNS, Dennis A. R. et al. Textbook of Pediatrics of the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics. 4th ed. Barueri, SP: Editora Manole, 2017.
- NIH. Assessing Your Weight and Health Risk. Disponível em: <https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/risk.htm>. Acesso em 15 set 2023
- WHO. Weight-for-age. Disponível em: <https://www.who.int/tools/child-growth-standards/standards/weight-for-age>. Acesso em 15 set 2023
- WHO. Weight-for-age (5-10 years). Disponível em: <https://www.who.int/tools/growth-reference-data-for-5to19-years/indicators/weight-for-age-5to10-years>. Acesso em 15 set 2023
- CDC. Assessing Your Weight. Available at: <https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/index.html>. Accessed on Sep 15, 2023
