Body Mass Index (Bmi) Calculator For Children And Teens
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1Body Mass Index (BMI)
Calculator for Children and Teens
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ne CDC BMI Calculator for Children and Teens is an accurate and easy-to-use tool for
calculating body mass index and the corresponding BMI-for-age percentile for children
and teens. The calculator presents numeric results, displays a graphic that shows the
weight category for the corresponding BMI, provides a simple explanation of the results,
and plots the BMI on a printable CDC growth chart. The site provides relevant links,
answers to common questions, and general tips on achieving a healthy weight through
good nutrition and physical activity.
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Bitth Date:
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Date of Measurement:
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Sex:
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boy
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girl
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Height, to nearest
118
inch:
feet,
inches,
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fractions of an inch
(12 inches = I foot; Example: 4 feet, 5 1 f2 inches)
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Information Entered
Age: 4 Years 3 Months
Birth Date: January 01,2002
Date of Measurement: April 15,2006
Sex: Boy
Height 3 feet 2-118 inch(es)
Weight: 35-If4 pounds
Results
Based on the height and weight entered, the BMl is 17.1, placing the BMI-for-age at the
87th percentile for boys aged 4 years, 3 Months. This child is at risk
of
becoming
overweight.
What does this mean?
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undetweight, less than the Gh percentile
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healthyweight,
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percentile up to the 8Qhpercentile
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at risk of weweight, 8sth to less than the 95th percentile
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weweight, equal to or greater than the 95th percentile
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