The Arkansas state legislature stirred up a mixture of praise and criticism in 2005 when lawmakers passed a bill requiring school-based body mass index testing for children. Despite a tripling of childhood obesity since the late 1970s, many...
Body Mass Index or BMI is a way of estimating how much of your body is made up of fat. A BMI estimate is not exact, but usually provides a good rough estimate; plus it's free, quick, and easy to do. Measuring BMI for children is a bit different...
When it comes to childhood growth and development, it's difficult to speak in terms of average or normal, since kids, particularly adolescents, mature at such varying rates. Pediatricians long used height and weight measurement charts to get a...
Children grow and develop on different timelines, but most undergo rapid growth or growth spurts at some time, according to KidsHealth.org. Two children who are the same gender, height and age may have different weights depending on where they are...
For years, physicians have charted children's height and weight to determine if they are growing normally. Physicians can also use a body mass index (BMI) as an additional tool, which may aid them in determining if the amount of body fat is...
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a method of comparing a child's build to those of other children with the same age and gender. It's widely used because it only requires height and weight measurements, which are easily obtained. The BMI should used by...
The body mass index, or BMI, is a comparison of height to weight. BMI does not measure body fat, but gives a general assessment of healthy body weight in comparison to other children in the same age range. Although not exact, it has been found by...
Obesity among children is on the rise, and with increased weight comes risk for diseases like diabetes and heart disease, even for kids. A BMI chart shows a measurement called body mass index. This does not measure exact body fat percentage. BMI...
Using the body mass index (BMI) is the standard way to determine what a person should weigh based on their height and weight. Calculating the BMI of a child is a little more difficult, as there are many factors to consider as your child grows....
A healthy diet that includes fat-burning foods will help you lose weight successfully. Foods that help burn fat are low in calories, high in fiber and easy to digest. Unprocessed foods that have not been stripped of their nutrients and have no...
The American Obesity Treatment Association states that an obese child has a 68 percent probability of being an obese adult. Parents wanting to determine whether their children are overweight or obese may choose to have their body mass index or BMI...
Childhood obesity is becoming an increasingly common problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that, "Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years." Along with childhood obesity comes a host of other health...
Your BMI is your body mass index. The BMI is a better indication of potential weight problems than simply looking at the weight of an individual. The BMI takes your height and weight into consideration and is a reliable indication of the amount...
Weight loss is challenging at any age, but for teenagers it can be a particularly difficult struggle. Not only do teenagers face long-term health implications from being overweight, but their peers also may ridicule them, and they may feel...
There is only one standard Body Mass Index for adults. A formula that takes into account your height and weight can determine if your Body Mass Index is normal, underweight, overweight or obese. Just as gender plays no role in your BMI, neither...
The percentage of obese children in the United States has tripled since 1980, subjecting more children to substantial weight-related health risks, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Inactive lifestyles and easy access to...
Body mass index, or BMI, is a way of determining your health based on weight and height. It can be useful for children, teenagers, adults and the elderly. While the BMI does have some limitations, since it takes into account only your weight...
Childhood obesity is a serious problem that places affected children at risk of developing serious medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. According to the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, nearly 17...
Childhood obesity plateaued in 2008, after climbing since the 1970s, according to the Los Angeles Times in the 2008 article "Childhood obesity rate in U.S. hits a plateau." The 2008 levels of childhood obesity are still higher than those in the...
A child's ideal weight is based on an individual assessment using the body mass index, or BMI. With BMI calculations in hand, a parent or guardian can compare figures against a percentile range for children of the same age group. The Centers for...
Good nutrition is necessary for optimal health, growth and life functions. Physicians look to signs and symptoms like height and weight, mental confusion or skin disorders to determine whether a patient has a nutritional deficiency. A healthy...
Developing an unhealthy weight as a child increases your risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and becoming an overweight adult. In fact, the United States Department of Health and Human Services explains that overweight...
Snoring occurs when airflow in the upper airway is narrowed, becoming partially blocked. Air must be forced through, causing the surrounding tissues to vibrate and produce the snoring sound. About 10 to 12 percent of children regularly snore,...
You may often skip breakfast, thinking you are saving up your calories for later in the day. Maybe you do not have enough time to deal with preparing a meal in the morning. Skipping breakfast, however, is not a good weight loss strategy....
Because children's weight changes so quickly throughout their growth cycles, the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) measures their fitness using the Body Mass Index, commonly referred to as BMI. Considering a child's BMI will allow a medical...
Nutrient-fortified products such as the Fiber One line of cereals provide good nutritional sources for vitamins, minerals and fiber. A 2009 study published in the "Journal of the American Dietetic Association" found that regular consumption of...
If you have a sugar addiction that causes you to overeat, quitting sugar may lead to weight loss. However, your diet is also important in determining the speed at which you lose and the number of pounds you shed. For example, a 2009 article...
Body mass index (BMI) is a method of assessing a person's weight, especially children. Age and sex are essential factors in interpreting the BMI for children since their height is still increasing. You will typically make the measurements required...
Although not a direct measurement of body fat, the Body Mass Index, or BMI, is used to screen children and teens for possible weight problems. Unlike BMI calculations for adults, youth BMI is age- and sex-specific. Results are compared to the...
