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   Can a teen have a high BMI?

   • BMI is not a direct measure of body fat. Teens can have a high BMI if they have a large frame or a lot of muscle, not excess fat. And a person with a small frame may have a normal BMI but still can have too much body fat. Also, it's common for teens to gain weight quickly — and see their BMI go up — during puberty.

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   How is BMI interpreted for children & teens?

   • For children and teens, BMI is interpreted using sex-specific BMI-for-age percentiles. This calculator reports BMI, BMI percentile, and BMI category for children and teens 2 through 19. People 20 and older should use the Adult BMI Calculator. Keep Reading: Measuring Children’s Height and Weight

   Child and Teen BMI Calculator | BMI | CDC

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   Does a doctor check a teen's BMI?

   • The doctor checks BMI at all routine checkups. Because BMI changes with age, doctors plot BMI measurements on standard gender-specific growth charts. Over several visits, the doctor is able to track your growth pattern. BMI is not a direct measure of body fat. Teens can have a high BMI if they have a large frame or a lot of muscle, not excess fat.

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2. www.cdc.gov › bmi › child-teen-calculatorChild and Teen BMI Calculator | BMI | CDC

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of weight relative to height. For children and teens, BMI is interpreted using sex-specific BMI-for-age percentiles. This calculator reports BMI, BMI percentile, and BMI category for children and teens 2 through 19.

3. www.cdc.gov › bmi › child-teen-calculatorChild and Teen BMI Categories | BMI | CDC

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   Jun 28, 2024 · BMI categories for children and teens. BMI is a calculated measure of a person's body weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of their height (in meters). BMI categories for children and teens are based on sex-specific BMI-for-age percentiles (or BMI percentiles).

4. www.nhs.uk › health-assessment-tools › calculateCalculate body mass index (BMI) for children and teenagers

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   Sep 9, 2024 · Check a child or teenager's BMI to find out if they're a healthy weight for their height, age, and sex.

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   What Is BMI? BMI (body mass index) is a calculation that estimates how much body fat a person has based on their weight and height. The doctor checks BMI at all routine checkups. Because BMI changes with age, doctors plot BMI measurements on standard gender-specific growth charts.

6. www.stanfordchildrens.org › en › topicChildren's BMI Calculator - Stanford Medicine Children's Health

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   BMI is calculated using a person's weight and height. In children and teens, BMI is used to find out if a child or teen is underweight, of a healthy weight, overweight, or obese. A child's body fat changes with age. Also, girls and boys differ in their amount of body fat as they mature.

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8. www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au › tools › body-massBody mass index calculator for children and teenagers

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   Jun 7, 2023 · Body mass index calculator for children and teenagers. This calculator measures body mass index (BMI), which is a measure of body fat. It is only an approximate measure of the best weight for your health. The calculator can be used for anyone from two to 20 years of age.

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   A good indicator of how much fat your teen carries is the body mass index (BMI). Although it's not a perfect measure, it gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your teen's body is composed of fat.