Rates of obesity are increasing among the child and adolescent populations in the US. Now the CDC has revised the BMI chart for those aged 2-20 to reflect different levels of severe obesity.

The National Center for Health Statistics measured adults and children to see weight, height and other size trends ...

Or use a free BMI calculator offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) if arithmetic isn't your thing. What the BMI Numbers Mean A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered ...

The CDC provides a BMI calculator for children and teens. A person enters the child’s height, weight, age, and sex. The results give the BMI and indicate whether the weight is in a healthy range.

BMI calculator, charts, and categories Medically reviewed by Jared Meacham, PhD., RD, CSCS — Written by The MNT Editorial Team — Updated on November 8, 2024 BMI calculators ...