BMI Calculators?

 

HOW DO DOCTORS DECIDE IF A CHILD NEEDS TO LOSE WEIGHT?

Pediatricians use a number called Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine if a child is overweight or obese.  BMI is a measure of body weight relative to height. 

Child BMI Calculator - Does my child need to lose weight?
CHILD’S AGE: years months
CHILD'S HEIGHT: and
CHILD'S WEIGHT: lbs (i.e. 89 or 89.45)
CHILD'S GENDER:
 
Adult BMI Calculator - Do I need to lose weight?
MY HEIGHT: and
MY WEIGHT: lbs (i.e.189 or 189.45)
 

BMI Categories for Adults:

  • Underweight = <18.5
  • Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
  • Overweight = 25-29.9
  • Obesity = BMI of 30 – 34.9
  • Morbid Obesity = Greater or equal to 35

BMI interpretation is very straight forward for adults as it is the same for men and women of all ages.