A recently published LongITools study led by the University of Oulu identified two new childhood BMI patterns, challenging ...

The new WHO guidelines recommend BMI measurement for children from birth ... The BMI tool is based on determination of the height-weight ratio to find out if an individual is underweight ...

Height is one of the main factors affecting weight in children. Puberty can also affect ... a person can look into skinfold measurements, underwater weighing, and bioelectrical impedance.