CHILDRENS BMR CALCULATOR PROFESSIONAL
Keep in mind that this BMI calculator is not meant to serve as a source of clinical guidance and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. A single BMI-for-age calculation is not enough to evaluate long-term weight status because your child’s height and weight will change as they grow. Tracking growth patterns over time can help you make sure your child is achieving or maintaining a healthy weight. Your child’s healthcare provider may recommend you check it more often. Keep track of BMI-for-ageĬheck your child’s BMI-for-age at least once a year. Try strategies like breathing exercises, meditation, yoga, and journaling.įor more information, see Tips to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for Children and Teens. Taking time for self-care and stress reduction.Helping your child find a physical activity they enjoy, and participating in physical activity on most (preferably all) days of the week.Have your children help with cooking and let them choose healthy foods as well. Eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water.Practice healthy habitsĮncourage children and teens to practice healthy habits by: If your child has significant weight loss or gain, he or she should be referred to and guided by a doctor or other healthcare provider. Regardless of the current BMI-for-age category, help your child or teen develop healthy weight habits and talk with your doctor or other healthcare provider as part of ongoing tracking of BMI-for-age. This child should be seen by a healthcare provider to further assess the child’s health and determine possible causes of excess weight. This child should be seen by a healthcare provider to further assess the child’s health and determine possible causes of excess weight.īased on the height and weight entered, this child’s BMI falls in the category obesity. BMI is a screening measure, so you should continue to see a healthcare provider regularly to assess the child’s health and development.īased on the height and weight entered, this child’s BMI falls in the category overweight. This child should be seen by a healthcare provider to further assess the child’s health and determine possible causes of underweight.īased on the height and weight entered, this child’s BMI falls in the category healthy weight. Based on the height and weight entered, this child’s BMI falls in the category underweight.