We look at your child’s BMI to help prevent health problems now that could impact the child as he/ she gets older. For example, athletes, dancers, and other physically active students may have a high BMI due to increased muscle mass, which weighs more than fat mass. BMI should be considered a screening tool and not a definitive measure of overweight and obesity. Your child’s doctor can do a complete evaluation including overall health, diet, and activity/exercise. A smooth growth curve over time would reflect healthy growth for most children.īMI alone will not tell you if your child has too much or too little body fat.Some children have high BMI because they have heavy muscles or bones. It is more important to watch how your child grows over time, than to look at any one point on the chart. How is BMI determined?īMI = Weight in pounds (divided by) height in inches (divided by) height in inches X 703 What does your child’s BMI mean?įor children, BMI is compared with other children of the same sex and age in growth charts. It is used to help identify anyone who may be underweight or overweight. What is BMI?īMI (Body Mass Index) is a number used roughly to estimate body fat composition, based on a person’s height and weight. Based on these measurements, a BMI will be calculated. Every year, your child will have his/her height and weight measured as part of the state mandated health screening for all enrolled students. The state-mandated that students be screened for body mass index (BMI). It is our responsibility to ensure that we do everything possible to maintain or improve the well being of the children who attend our schools. The Derry Township School District is concerned with the wellness/fitness of all our students.
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