Child BMI Calculator
Child BMI (Body Mass Index) is a tool used to assess whether a child or adolescent has a healthy weight for their height. It helps identify potential weight problems, such as being underweight, overweight, or obese, by comparing the child’s weight to their height.
BMI Percentiles and Categories:
Here’s a breakdown of the general BMI categories for children, based on percentiles:
| BMI Percentile | Category |
| Below the 5th | Underweight |
| 5th to 85th | Normal weight |
| 85th to 95th | Overweight |
| Above the 95th | Obese |
Example:
If a 10-year-old girl weighs 35 kg and is 140 cm tall:
The BMI is 17.86
Compare the BMI to Growth Charts: Using a BMI-for-age chart, find that a BMI of 17.86 places her in the 50th percentile.
Interpretation: A BMI in the 50th percentile indicates that the girl has a normal weight compared to other girls her age.
Child BMI Calculator
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