Oprah and Dr. Oz dedicated a show to childhood obesity. Statistics show that our children are becoming less active and eating more processed foods. Is your child struggling with obesity? Find out with the facts below.
Childhood Obesity is defined as an excess percentage of body weight due to fat. This excess fat puts children at risk for many problems. In children older than two years of age, obesity is measured the same as adults, the BMI. BMI stands for Body Mass Index, and the way to determine it is below.
BMI – Body Mass Index is calculated from a child’s weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fat for most children and teens. For children, BMI is specified by age and sex and then compared with other children in the same category to gain a percentile ranking.
How do you know if your child is considered overweight or obese?
Children with a BMI over the 85% but less then the 95th percentile are considered overweight and those with a BMI greater then the 95th percentile are considered obese.
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