Health Library Explorer
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Click a letter to see a list of conditions beginning with that letter.
Click 'Topic Index' to return to the index for the current topic.
Click 'Library Index' to return to the listing of all topics.

Body Mass Index (BMI) Tool for Children and Teens

The body mass index (BMI) is a measure of a person's body fat. The index number uses a person's weight and height. In children and teens, the index can tell you if your child may weigh too little, too much, or is at risk for weighing too much. A child's body fat changes with age. Girls and boys differ in how much body fat they have as they grow.

This tool gives a BMI for children from age 5 to age 19.

Enter child's information

Online Medical Reviewer: Adler, Liora C, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Brennan, Dan, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Turley, Raymond Kent BSN MSN RN
Date Last Reviewed: 1/1/2023
© 2000-2024 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.

Copyright © Oroville Hospital. All rights reserved. Legal Notice