BMI on Children’s Report Cards
Most parents believe their child is at a healthy weight, but more than likely the child is overweight.
Arkansas has been giving kids a BMI score since 2004 and now some other US States have recently begun to consider following suit. They may be adding a BMI score to student’s report cards along with diet and exercise tips. After all, obesity rates continue to soar in America.
First, it is important to remember what BMI is. BMI is merely a ratio between height and weight that tells you how healthy your weight is. BMI does not take into account frame size or body fat percentage. It is a fast and easy calculation and over time it can be a good tracker of weight fluctuations.
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