Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI?

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.


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Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS Last Updated: September 1, 2007
Medical Review: Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition
Steven L. Schneider, MD - Family Medicine

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