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'.

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Medically Reviewed:

Dr. Priya Sammani, MBBS, PG Dip. FM

Updated on: April 2026

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

BMI daa'imaa (Body Mass Index) BMI nama guddaa irraa akkamitti adda?

Umurii fi saala yeroo BMI daa’ima tokkoo shallagu parsantii CDC (Centers for Disease Control) fayyadamuun tilmaama keessa galfama. Parsantii 85ffaa wajjin walqixa ykn isaa ol 'ulfaatina garmalee' jedhamee kan ramadamu yoo ta'u, parsantii 95ffaa wajjin walqixa ykn isaa ol ta'e ammoo 'furdina guddaa' jedhamee ramadama.

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📚 Scientific Sources and Equations

Dhaabbata Fayyaa Addunyaa (WHO). Furdinni qaamaa: Weerara Addunyaa Ittisuu fi Bulchuu (2000).
Giddugala To’annoo fi Ittisa Dhukkubaa (CDC): Ramaddiiwwan BMI ga’eessotaa (2022).

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