BMI Exercise
- Print one male and one female growth chart, found at the CD site.
CDC-recommended growth charts. - Calculate the BMI of the following children. Hint: Don't feel like doing the math? Use the CDC BMI calculator.
- Plot the BMI's of the following children and determine the status as either normal weight, at-risk for overweight, or overweight.
| Age/Gender | Weight/ percentile | Height/percentile | BMI/category (normal, at-risk, or overwieght) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 year-old/ female | 42 kg/ 50% | 151 cm/ 50% | |
| 12 year-old/ female | 52 kg/ 75-90% | 151 cm/ 50% | |
| 16 year-old/ female | 78 kg/ 95% | 160 cm/ 25-50% | |
| 16 year-old/ female | 68kg/ 75% | 160 cm/ 25-50% | |
| 16 year-old/ female | 63kg/ 75-90% | 160 cm/ 25-50% | |
| 4 year-old/ male | 16kg/ 50% | 102 cm/ 25-50% | |
| 4 year-old/ male | 18kg/ 75% | 102 cm/ 50% | |
| 4 year-old/ male | 20kg/ 95% | 102 cm/ 50% | |
| 12 year-old/ male | 42kg/ 50% | 155 cm/ 75% | |
| 12 year-old/m ale | 62kg/ >95% | 155 cm/ 75% |
BMI Exercise: (ANSWERS)
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