Texas Children's Health Plan

Body mass index (BMI) is a single number that evaluates person’s weight in relation to his or her height. BMI generally is used as the first indicator in assessing body fat and has been the most common method of tracking weight problems and obesity among adults. Although this is an effective screening tool for children and adolescents, it is important to remember that it is not a diagnostic tool.

	What is your child's BMI?
	How old is your child?	years and
		months old
	What is your child's gender?
	What is your child's height?	and
		inches
	What is your child's weight?	pounds