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Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI?


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References

Other Works Consulted

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006). BMI—Body mass index: About BMI for children and teens. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/childrens_BMI/about_childrens_BMI.htm.



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

Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition


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