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7. Other methods to obtain BMI
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 CDC Table for Calculated body Mass Index Values for Selected Heights and Weights for Ages 2 to 20

In addition to calculations, BMI can also be determined by looking it up on the CDC Table for Calculated Body Mass Index Values for Selected Heights and Weights for Ages 2 to 20 in which BMI has been calculated.

(To view the BMI table, Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your computer.)
 
BMI Table
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Example:

Using the metric system, find the BMI for a child with a weight of 17.0 kg and a height of 105.4 cm.

Using the English system, find the BMI for a child with a weight of 37.5 lb and a height of 41.5 in.

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 Epi Info 2000 has an anthropometric data component called NUTSTAT that can be used to look at population-based data or group data.

 

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