U.S. News & World Report – Marc Michalsky, M.D.
“As a physician, I encourage parents to know their teen’s BMI, or body mass index. Although BMI is by no means a perfect measure of one’s health, it’s generally considered a reliable way to determine how much body fat a person has based on their age, sex, height and weight. In addition to being used as a way to highlight possible risks for a number of serious medical conditions, BMI can also be a predictor of whether or not a child will become an overweight or obese adult. Once parents determine their adolescent’s BMI, they and their child can establish an open dialogue with the pediatrician or family physician to establish healthy weight goals and recommendations…Teens can take simple steps toward maintaining a healthier lifestyle by doing the following:”(more)