BMI Calculator for 15-Year-Old Boy
To calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI) for a 15-year-old boy, we must follow a specific procedure, but it is important to consider that BMI for children and adolescents is interpreted differently than for adults.
For adolescents, BMI is typically plotted on a growth chart for children and adolescents, which considers age and sex. This helps compare the child’s BMI to others in the same age group.
Here’s a breakdown of how the BMI is categorized for children (including 15-year-old boys) according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention):
- BMI Percentiles for Children and Adolescents:
- Underweight: Less than the 5th percentile
- Normal weight: 5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile
- Overweight: 85th percentile to less than the 95th percentile
- Obese: 95th percentile or higher