Interactive Tool: Is Your Child At A Healthy Weight?: Whats Next
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What's next?
If you are concerned about your child's weight, or if your child has had a large change in BMI (whether up or down), talk to your doctor. Remember that BMI-for-age is just a guide.
If your child does have a weight problem, you and your doctor can talk about what you can do to help, such as providing healthy foods and helping your child to be more active.
Source: 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.
For more information, see these topics:
- Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years
- Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years
- Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years
- Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years
- Healthy Eating for Children
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| Last updated: | September 01, 2006 |
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| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS |
| Reviewed By: | Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition, Joanne P. Ikeda, MA, RD - Nutrition Education Specialist and Lecturer |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman |
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