Body Mass Index Children US
This module calculates Body Mass Index for children from age 2 to age 18 and classifies the result according to the guidelines given by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. It also has an optional evaluation of height in relation to age.Instructions:
1. Enter values for gender, height and weight.
2. The result is interpreted within four categories: Underweight (<5th percentile), Healthy weight (5th-85th percentile), Overweight (85th-95th percentile) and Obese (>95th percentile).
3. Please note, that BMI is only a very rough predictor for overweight in individuals.
Background
For adults, the body mass index limits for overweight and obesity are straight forward (overweight = BMI > 25 and obesity = BMI > 30). For children this is much more complicated as the limits vary a lot depending on age. This calculator uses the US guidelines that are based on fixed percentiles from a large reference population.
A BMI of 20 indicates obesity in a 6 year old girl, whereas it would represent healthy weight for a 13 year old girl. However, as growth of children varies, the final evaluation should always be based on a several factors including physical growth, muscularity and subcutaneous fat deposits.
The calculator also includes the possibility to evaluate height in relation to age. If the child/youth scores in the high percentile range on height (above average) this could indicate that physical development is ahead of chronological age. As higher BMI is expected with increasing age (above age 6), this information can assist in a qualified evaluation of BMI.
References
Comments
Hey there suweyda! It’s Maggie I just want to say your weight is a normal weight range for your height and age. Your doing great! As you get older the more you will gain, and that is healthy! If you have any questions ask your doctor and they will gladly reassure on any weight related questions.
Hey Bella it’s Maggie! I just want to say..your weight is perfect! Your doing great and keep up the great work! If you have any questions talk to your doctor and they will gladly help with any weight related questions!
Yes that is a healthy weight, don’t worry abt loosing or gaining weight! As you get older your weight will add on, you need that weight to keep you walking and talking. If you have any questions, the next time your at a doctor talk to them about and they will gladly reassure you.
hi! i’m just here to say that your father is dead wrong and your weight is so normal for your age. don’t stress and remember that you don’t need to lose weight to be happy:)
hi katelyn! trust me, you are perfectly healthy. 102 is 100% normal for your age and your friends are wrong about that. please don’t worry too much about your weight, you are not fat and you need to love yourself more!
hi! the solution to feeling better about yourself is not to lose weight! it is to accept yourself and do the best you can for you. however, i do have suggestions for you. exercise is very important (don’t overdo it though!) and drinking water and eating a well balanced diet helps tremendously. you’re beautiful and don’t let anyone else suggest otherwise!
hi poppy! why would you want to lose weight when you are already perfect as you are? the weight that you are right now is normal. don’t stress about how much you weigh abs just enjoy life :)
hi! in my opinion, you are perfectly fine as you are! 96 pounds is normal for your age and it seems to me that your friends are the underweight ones instead of you being the overweight one. don’t worry or stress too much about your weight and just live life :)
hi! to answer your question, yes that is perfectly normal! i can assure you that you’re doing great and know that you are perfect as you are :)
hi mary! you are not fat at all for your age. that weight range is perfectly normal for you so don’t worry about your weight and focus on doing what you like to do!
Quoting Cass:
Quoting Cass:
Hi! Don’t forget that you are perfect and while eating disorders can be very tough, just believe in yourself and let other people in your life know about it and help.
Quoting Jateona Ware:
[quote name="Jateona Ware"]Hi! I am a 13 year old almost 14 and I weight 75 pounds is that good?[/quo
I'd say that's healthy. This thing isn't super accurate, but it's okay if you weigh a little more than what is deemed as average for your size and age. Everyone's body functions differently, which is why this BMI test shouldn't be taken super seriously.
It sounds like you have a fast metabolism, and it does take a little effort to try and make it slower. Try to get more sleep and drink water after meals instead of before. Also, drinking milk can help but most people don't like it lol.
Hey, just wanted to let you know you're beautiful no matter your weight and remember to drink some water and try to eat 2-3 full meals a day. I know it's hard, but I believe you'll get better. Have a lovely day!
win on common.
My web blog :: สล็อต: https://Examqa.com/forum/profile/lynetteroehl77/