Body Mass Index and your child's health
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Body Mass Index is a crucial indicator of how healthy your child's weight is. But it's not always easy to make sense of. Dr. Lisa Thornton goes over a basic BMI chart and tells you what to watch for as your child grows.
Watch the video, then find out your child's risk for obesity with this handy BMI Calculator from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Interesting, but ....By Shawna on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 I found this information helpful, but what I really want to know is what to do about my child, whose BMI is outside the normal range. Don't tell me to watch the food he eats and get him more exercise. I've heard all of that. It's not working. Help would be appreciated. |
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