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 Augmentum signa

Pueritia BMI et incrementum

Vide CDC signa incrementi in pueris inter 2 et 20 annos aetatis

Medically Reviewed:

Dr. Priya Sammani, MBBS, PG Dip. FM

Updated on: April 2026

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Quomodo differt infantis BMI (Index Missae Corporis) ab adulti BMI?

Aetas et genus ratio habenda sunt cum BMI computantem infantis utentes CDC (Centra pro Morbus Control) centeni. Aequalis vel maior quam LXXXV cento pro AUCTARIUM et aequale vel maius quam 95 centus "obesus" indicatur.

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📚 Scientific Sources and Equations

Mundus Salus Organizatio (QUI). ADIPS: Prevention and Curo Global Epidemic (2000).
Centra Morbus Imperii et Praeventionis (CDC): Categoria Adulta BMI (2022).

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