From hannah, Age 13 - 11/07/05 - IP#: 88.110.46.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'0, Wt. 120 - This is not about me. but it's my 7 year old brother that weighs 140 lbs and is only 4'4". He has a BMI of 36.5 and is supposed to weigh 68 lbs, that makes him 72 lbs overwieght. Is that obese??? He just eats and plays Playstation. He never does his chores. When we eat dinner he eats more than me and I'm almost twice his age!! On incident I remamber is when my dad made burgers and fries, I had one and a 1/2 and a spoonful of fries, while James, had 4 burgers, 6 spoons of fries, and 4 slices of cake after (which I didn't want). I have heard yellin some nights from the kitchen. Dad to James, I think he was down there eating fattening food. I need help, my Dad tries to make him diet, but my mom lets him eat, and eat, and eat ect. Plz Help!!!
Reply from hannah to orcy, Age 13 - 11/07/05  - IP#: 88.110.46.xxx
thanks 4 ur advice
 
Reply from orcy, Age 14 - 11/07/05  - IP#: 70.172.200.xxx
yes, a bmi that high is obese. i think you should talk to both your parents alone, and just say that your worried about your brother and if maybe you could start eating healthy and excersing as a family. maybe you could ask your brother if you want to go for a walk or ride bikes or something. good luck