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Childhood BMI – Ages 2 Through 19

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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006). BMI—Body mass index: About BMI for children and teens. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/childrens_bmi/about_childrens_bmi.html.

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Last Updated: September 2, 2009
Medical Review:
Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics

Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition


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