How Much Should a 16 Year Old Boy Weigh?
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They Average 138 Pounds
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Sixteen-year-old boys weigh about 138 pounds on average, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention growth charts. Fifty percent of 16-year-old boys weigh between 122 and 152 pounds, and 90 percent weigh between 105 and 188 pounds.
Growth Charts May Be Inaccurate for Teens
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Growth charts cannot accurately determine a healthy weight for teens, according to the CDC, because the height and weight of a teenager changes every month. Instead, the CDC recommends screening for weight problems with the body mass index (BMI) scale, a number determined by a person's height and weight.
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Bottom Line
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On average, 16-year-old boys weigh 138 pounds, but growth charts cannot state a healthy weight for teenagers. If you have concerns about your weight, or if you have a high BMI, talk to your doctor for more information, or have a more accurate test, such as a skinfold thickness measurement.
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