Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Body Mass Index
How do you know if your child is overweight or obese? Learn to use the Body Mass Index (BMI). Like we mentioned before, the easiest way is to do a simple calculation and determine your child’s Body Mass Index (BMI). However, there are some caveats, which are outlined here. Why can't healthy weight ranges be provided for children and teens? Healthy weight ranges cannot be provided for children and teens for the following reasons:• Healthy weight ranges change with each month of age for each sex.• Healthy weight ranges change as height increases. How can I tell if my child is overweight or obese? CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend the use of the Body Mass Index (BMI) to screen for overweight and obesity in
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