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Sep 14, 2023 · BMI Percentile Calculator for Child and Teen. This calculator provides body mass index (BMI) and the corresponding BMI-for-age percentile based on CDC growth charts for children and teens ages 2 through 19 years.
This calculator gives an approximate BMI for children from ages 5 to 18. It will tell you if a child is underweight, at an ideal weight, at risk of being overweight, or is now overweight.
It is recommended you accurately measure your child’s height and weight every three months, and use the healthy weight calculator to find out whether your child is at a healthy weight. Record the measurements over time, so that you can discuss them with your GP or health care provider.
Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that uses height and weight to estimate how much body fat someone has. You can use the KidsHealth BMI calculator below to find your child's BMI. But it's also important to talk to your child's doctor to help understand the results.
Sep 24, 2022 · For children and teens, healthy weight status is based on BMI between the 5 th and 85 th percentile on the CDC growth charts. It is difficult to provide healthy weight ranges for children and teens because the interpretation of BMI depends on weight, height, age, and sex.
- Calculating BMI using the BMI Percentile Calculator involves the following steps: 1. Measure height and weight. Refer to Measuring Children’s Heigh...
- After BMI is calculated for children and teens, it is expressed as a percentile which can be obtained from either a graph or a percentile calculato...
- For children and teens, BMI is not a diagnostic tool and is used to screen for potential weight and health-related issues. For example, a child may...
- BMI is interpreted differently for children and teens even though it is calculated as weight ÷ height2. Because there are changes in weight and hei...
- Normal or healthy weight weight status is based on BMI between the 5th and 85th percentile on the CDC growth chart. It is difficult to provide heal...
- The prevalence of children and teens who measure in the 95th percentile or greater on the CDC growth charts has greatly increased over the past 40...
- CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend the use of BMI to screen for overweight and obesity in children and teens age 2 through...
- In general, it’s not possible to do this.The adult calculator provides only the BMI value (weight/height2) and not the BMI percentile that is neede...
- The interpretation of BMI varies by age and sex. So if the children are not the same age and the same sex, the interpretation of BMI has different...
- 1. Childhood obesity can have a harmful effect on the body in a variety of ways. 1. High blood pressure and high cholesterol, which are risk factor...
Normal or healthy weight weight status is based on BMI between the 5 th and 85 th percentile on the CDC growth chart. It is difficult to provide healthy weight ranges for children and teens because the interpretation of BMI depends on weight, height, age, and sex.
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Healthy weight: BMI is equal to or greater than the 5th percentile and less than the 85th percentile for age, gender, and height. Overweight: BMI at or above the 85th percentile but less than the 95th percentile for age, gender, and height.
