Children's Body Mass Index

Age: 6 years 9 months Sex: Boy Birth Date: April, 2001 Height: 4 feet 0 inch(es) Date of Measurement: January 16, 2008 Weight: 50 pounds Results Based on the height and weight entered, the BMI is 15.3, placing the BMI-for-age at the 44th percentile for boys aged 6 years 9 months. This child has a healthy weight. Age: 4 years 3 months Sex: Girl Birth Date: October, 2003 Height: 3 feet 6 inch(es) Date of Measurement: January 16, 2008 Weight: 37 pounds

Results Based on the height and weight entered, the BMI is 14.7, placing the BMI-for-age at the 32nd percentile for girls aged 4 years 3 months. This child has a healthy weight. I found this interesting site that figures out the Body Mass Index for children. Check it out! It also has helpful hints for encouraging health and fitness with our kids. http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/Calculator.aspx