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'.

Piawaian Pertumbuhan CDC

BMI dan pertumbuhan kanak-kanak

Lihat piawaian CDC untuk pertumbuhan kanak-kanak berumur antara 2 dan 20 tahun

Medically Reviewed:

Dr. Priya Sammani, MBBS, PG Dip. FM

Updated on: April 2026

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Bagaimanakah BMI (Indeks Jisim Badan) kanak-kanak berbeza dengan BMI orang dewasa?

Umur dan jantina diambil kira semasa mengira BMI kanak-kanak menggunakan persentil CDC (Pusat Kawalan Penyakit). Sama dengan atau lebih besar daripada persentil ke-85 diklasifikasikan sebagai 'berat badan berlebihan' dan sama atau lebih besar daripada persentil ke-95 diklasifikasikan sebagai 'obes'.

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📚 Scientific Sources and Equations

Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO). Obesiti: Mencegah dan Mengurus Wabak Global (2000).
Pusat Kawalan dan Pencegahan Penyakit (CDC): Kategori BMI Dewasa (2022).

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