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Why and how to calculate body mass index (BMI) in children and adolescents

On other pages on this website, we discussed the body mass index (BMI), its usefulness and limitations, and, finally, its place in identifying Overweight and Obesity. Please see the following articles on this website:

What body mass index (BMI) is and why it matters

Should we use different BMI cutoffs for overweight/ obesity in certain populations?

Putting it all together: How to define Overweight and Obesity

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