Determining Body Mass Index for Children and Teens

BMI Calculator for Children and Teens

BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is at a healthy weight.

Preventing Obesity in Children, Teens, and Adults

Body Mass Index Calculator

Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.

Finding Out Your Body Mass Index (BMI)

Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat.