The body mass index (BMI) chart helps determine obesity levels in both women and men. Healthcare providers also use it to ...

The charts below show how the BMI obesity threshold changes with age for boys and girls. Threshold BMI levels initially equal about 20, approaching the obesity level of 30 found in adulthood. Also ...

parents who plot the calculator results should watch for significant 'drifting', either up or down, in their child's BMI% over time. For example, a 62-pound, 50-inch tall, 8-year-old girl has a BMI of ...

Even though it’s based on data from white men, Body Mass Index is the standard tool for determining health in most healthcare environments. Writer and activist Stephanie Yeboah explores its ...