Childhood BMI, Ages 2 Through 19

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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2011). Healthy weight—It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle! About BMI for children and teens. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/childrens_bmi/about_childrens_bmi.html.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical ReviewerRhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator
Last RevisedAugust 30, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: August 30, 2011
Medical Review: John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator

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