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 Wuesstem Standarden

Kandheet BMI a Wuesstem

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Medically Reviewed:

Dr. Priya Sammani, MBBS, PG Dip. FM

Updated on: April 2026

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Wéi ënnerscheet sech de BMI (Body Mass Index) vun engem Kand vum BMI vun engem Erwuessenen?

Alter a Geschlecht gi berücksichtegt wann Dir de BMI vun engem Kand berechnen mat den CDC (Centers for Disease Control) Prozenttile. Gläich oder méi wéi den 85. Prozenttil gëtt als "Iwwergewiicht" klasséiert a gläich oder méi wéi de 95. Prozenttil gëtt als "obese" klasséiert.

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📚 Scientific Sources and Equations

Weltgesondheetsorganisatioun (WHO). Obesitéit: Präventioun a Gestioun vun der Globaler Epidemie (2000).
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Erwuessene BMI Kategorien (2022).

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