Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006). BMI—Body mass index: About BMI for children and teens. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/childrens_bmi/about_childrens_bmi.html.
Last Revised: September 2, 2009
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics & Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition
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