Showing posts with label BMI. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BMI. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Understanding BMI

BMI: Body Mass Index
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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a child's weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for most children and teens
Weight Status CategoryPercentile Range
UnderweightLess than the 5th percentile
Healthy weight5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile
Overweight85th to less than the 95th percentile
ObeseEqual to or greater than the 95th percentile