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 Kakuaa rehegua Norma-kuéra

IMC mitãnguéra ha okakuaa

Ehecha umi norma CDC-pegua okakuaa haguã mitãnguéra orekóva 2 ha 20 ary

Medically Reviewed:

Dr. Priya Sammani, MBBS, PG Dip. FM

Updated on: April 2026

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Mbaʼéichapa idiferénte peteĩ mitã IMC (Índice de Masa Corporal) peteĩ kakuaávagui?

Ojeguereko en cuenta edad ha género ojekalkula jave mitã IMC ojeporúvo percentil CDC (Centros de Control de Enfermedades). Ojoja térã tuichavéva percentil 85-gui oñemboja’o ‘sobrepeso’ ramo ha ojoja térã tuichavéva percentil 95-gui oñemboja’o ‘obeso’ ramo.

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📚 Scientific Sources and Equations

Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) rehegua. Obesidad: Ojehapejoko ha oñemboguata haguã epidemia mundial (2000).
Centros de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC): Categorías IMC Kakuaa rehegua (2022).

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