How does a child's BMI (Body Mass Index) differ from an adult's BMI?

Age and gender are taken into account when calculating a child's BMI using the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) percentiles. Equal to or greater than the 85th percentile is classified as 'overweight' and equal to or greater than the 95th percentile is classified as 'obese'.

CDC vækststandarder

BMI og vækst i barndommen

Se CDC-standarder for vækst hos børn mellem 2 og 20 år

Medically Reviewed:

Dr. Priya Sammani, MBBS, PG Dip. FM

Updated on: April 2026

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Hvordan adskiller et barns BMI (Body Mass Index) sig fra en voksens BMI?

Alder og køn tages i betragtning ved beregning af et barns BMI ved hjælp af CDC-percentilerne (Centers for Disease Control). Lige med eller større end 85. percentilen klassificeres som 'overvægtig' og lig med eller større end 95. percentilen klassificeres som 'overvægtig'.

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📚 Scientific Sources and Equations

Verdenssundhedsorganisationen (WHO). Fedme: Forebyggelse og håndtering af den globale epidemi (2000).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): BMI-kategorier for voksne (2022).

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