Body Mass Index Children Europe

This module calculates Body Mass Index for children up to 18 and classifies the result according to the guidelines accepted by most European countries.

Instructions:
1. Enter values for gender, height and weight.
2. The result is interpreted within three categories: Normal weight, Overweight abd Obesity.
3. The number under "Limits for this age" reprecents the age specifik upper limit for Normal weight and Overweighth.

Background:

The European norms are based on calculating the percentiles at each age, that would correspond to BMI 25 and BMI 30 at age 18. A reference material from several countries is used - also from non-European countries.

Important: The BMI guidelines based on this source are not used to define "underweight" as BMI is a very poor predictor for this in children. Therefore, the term "Normal weight" should be interpreted as "Not overweight".

References
Cole TJ, Bellizi MC, Flegal KM et al. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: international survey. BMJ 2000; 320:240-3.

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#25 Alex 2016-09-19 16:02

Im 12 years old, soon 13
152 cm
46.8 kg
76 cm waist
Am I healthy or Im overweight?

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#24 Petra 2015-12-28 10:50

Hi! I have been suffering from AN this past year but I am recovering since july. This week I turn 14 and I have 175cm. I was always "underweight' even at my pre ed weight bc that is how I am. I remember doing a bmi test with dad for fun when I was 11-12 and I had a bmi 16.3. My highest weight was 49.7 kg. Now I eat 3000 calories and I gain very slow. A month ago I had 46kg but now I have 46.8-46.9. Is that normal to eat such a big aount of food? I used to eat about like this, I do not remember well... Any recommandations ?

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#23 T 2015-02-23 11:47

I'm almost 14
75kg
165 pounds
168cm
5 foot 6
Bust: 38"
Waist: 22"
Hips: 38"
According to my BMI I'm overweight? Someone please help.

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#22 rabia 2015-02-05 10:43

5 feet 1 inches,
85 lbs,
165 cm
38 kg..
i turn 19 in 24th march,

does someone knows the signs of anorexic
bcause i feel like i am to get it..

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#21 Anne 2014-12-31 19:41

I'm 14 years old, and nobody has told me that I was too skinny. I weigh 41.7kg and my height is 5 foot 1. Is this not normal?

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#20 paige2 2014-07-31 00:36

Quoting Chimmy:

I'm 11 years old
My height is 5'5 or 165m
My weight 53kg
My hips 33 inches
My waist 27
My bust 36
The back of my leg (chubby bit ) 14 inches
My arms 10
My thighs 18
My BMI 19.3
Please please please tell me if I'm fat xx

you are perfect xx

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#19 paige 2014-07-31 00:32

Quoting shannon dunne:

Am I fat I'm 10 and I'm 5ft 2 inches and I'm 34kgs
Plz answer
Thanks.

u r a normal weight

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#18 Noel 2014-07-16 21:23

i'm 118lbs,5,5 or 5,8 inbetween there. is my weight normal i hate how skinny i am,i'm a guy,i always eat when i'm hungry i never strave myself how do i gain weight i tried everything????

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