Body Mass Index and your child’s health

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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