Body Mass Index (BMI)

The body mass index, or BMI, is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.

Follow the links below to find information about BMI.

Reviewed August 2011

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Title:   Obesity in children - management
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Children who are overweight or obese can reach a healthy weight with the help of their parents and family. Good nutrition, limiting takeaway and junk food, increasing physical activity and seeking professional advice can all help. Crash diets, appetite suppressants or humiliating or teasing an overweight child does not help.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Growth - assessing primary school children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Being underweight or overweight during the primary school years may cause long-term health problems. Many children think they are too fat or too thin (skinny). Always see your doctor if you are concerned about your child's growth. Growth charts are one tool doctors use to assess children's growth. A body mass index (BMI) measure for children should be used together with other measures.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Growth - assessing babies to preschoolers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Growth and development in babies and young children is assessed using growth charts, height, weight and length measurements and body mass index (BMI) calculations. Growth charts are only a guide. See your child health nurse or doctor if you are worried about your baby or child's growth or weight.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Body weight
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing certain types of cancer. At least 60% of adults and 30% of children are now considered overweight or obese.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Maintain a healthy weight
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Australia
Description:   By maintaining a healthy body weight, being physically active every day and enjoying a healthy diet, you can lower your risk of developing cancer. The factsheet provides more information about maintaining a healthy weight.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Obesity in children - causes
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   More children are becoming overweight and obese. Causes of obesity in children include unhealthy food choices, lack of physical activity and family eating habits.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Body Mass Index
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   A convenient way for an adult to assess whether your weight is in the healthy range is by using the Body Mass Index. However it does have some limitations.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Weight and waist measurements
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   A list of frequently asked questions about weight, waist circumference and BMI.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Who says you're overweight?
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   When you are a nearly teen, there are all sorts of things happening in your life. Some young people put on weight, then suddenly have a growth spurt and go skinny.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   BMI (body mass index)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   The body mass index is a physical measurement used to assess your total amount of body fat. It is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms (kg) by the square of your height in metres (m2). Depending on the BMI value calculated, you may be underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Growth - assessing teenagers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Teenagers grow rapidly and eat large amounts of food as their bodies develop. The body mass index or BMI is the most common way to assess whether a person is underweight, normal weight or overweight. Try to maintain a healthy attitude to food during your child's adolescence as eating problems, such as overeating or crash dieting, can occur during the teenage years.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Body Mass Index (BMI)
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Body mass index (BMI) is used to estimate your total body fat. This helps to determine if your weight is within the normal range, or if you are underweight or overweight. The BMI of children must be compared against age and gender specific charts.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Obesity: Q & A - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out about obesity, and steps you can take if you think you are carrying too much body fat.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   About overweight and obesity
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Specific information on overweight and obesity is provided, including: prevalence of overweight and obesity; How overweight and obesity is defined; Calculate your BMI (for adults only); Causes of overweight and obesity; Health consequences; Economic consequences.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Weight: why is a healthy weight important? - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Reducing weight to a healthy weight range reduces your risk of health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, heartburn or gallstones.
Date:   Jun 2002

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