BMI charts are “an easy tool for healthcare professionals to monitor an individual child’s growth over time,” said Jennifer House, MSc, RD, founder of First Step Nutrition.

Education also made a difference. The prevalence of obesity was lower among those with a bachelor’s degree or more education, ...

The CDC data found that 22 states had a prevalence, or “proportion of adults with a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30,” of obesity over 35 percent in 2022. In comparison,… ...

CDC found that of the 148,494 adults across 238 hospitals who were diagnosed with COVID-19, nearly 51 percent were obese, and nearly 28 percent were overweight.

The CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report released Thursday determined that the monthly rate of BMI increase among 2- to 19-year-olds accelerated during the pandemic to reach 0.1 kg/m² ...

The CDC defines obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30, and a shocking 20% of Americans meet that criteria, with the Midwest and the South reporting the highest levels of weight.

BMI-for-age chart by CDC for boys and girls 2-20 years. ... a health care provider would need to perform further assessments. These assessments might include skinfold thickness measurements, ...

The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend BMI screenings for all kids ages 2 and older. Here's what you need to know about checking on your child's BMI and what to do once you know ...