Is Your Child Overweight?
By Heather Fuselier
When does baby fat turn into a problem? At what point are your children overweight and at risk for health problems down the road?
BMI Calculator for Kids
For children and teens, a high Body Mass Index can lead to weight-related diseases, while being underweight can also put a child at risk of health issues.Unlike adults, in children and teens BMI is age- and gender-specific. After the BMI is calculated, it is expressed in relation to a percentile a child fits into according to their age group and gender. Find out if your child is in a healthy BMI range using the calculator below.
Got Your Calculated Body Mass Index?
Knowledge is power! Now that you know your child’s BMI range, check out articles to help you understand body fat and how to get your kids active.
Good Fats vs. Bad Fats and the Effect on Your Body
By Kelli Jennings
Fat: You're surrounded by fat. It's in you, in your fridge, in your pantry and in your foods.
Raising Healthy, Active Kids
By Fara Rosenzweig
Here's an alarming fact: The average child spends at least seven and a half hours a day in front of a screen such as a computer, tablet, TV or phone. As the number of hours with electronics rises, the amount of time kids spend active continues to fall. It's no coincidence, then, that obesity in children has also grown.
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