Evaluate weight status for children and teens (2-20).
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This assessment provides statistical probability and mathematical interpretation based on validated clinical equations. It is not a diagnostic tool.
Unlike adult BMI, pediatric BMI is interpreted as a percentile relative to other children of the same age and gender. This tool calculates the BMI and then estimates the percentile rank based on CDC growth standards, which is the clinical method for screening for underweight, healthy weight, or obesity in youth.
The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) and CDC standardized the use of BMI percentiles for children in 2000 to improve the identification of pediatric obesity, which previously lacked a unified clinical definition.
Focus on 'growth velocity.' A single high percentile is less important than a child who was at the 50th and suddenly jumps to the 95th in a single year.