BMI (for age) in Children
Children are unique and grow at different rates. Your childʼs pattern of growth can give you information about her overall health and lifestyle. To see your childʼs growth pattern, regular weight and height measurements need to be taken.
This information sheet explains Body Mass Index and BMI-for-age.
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