The CDC’s Child and Teen BMI Calculator is a valuable tool for assessing whether a child or adolescent is at a healthy weight for their age and height. BMI (Body Mass Index) percentiles are used to categorize weight status in children and teens, taking into account age and sex. Here’s what the results mean:

 

📊 BMI Categories for Children and Teens​

• Overweight: 85th to less than the 95th percentile

• Class 1 Obesity: 95th percentile to less than 120% of the 95th percentile

• Class 2 Obesity: 120% to less than 140% of the 95th percentile

• Class 3 Obesity: 140% or more of the 95th percentile

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🩺 When to Seek Help

If your child falls into the Class 1 obesity category or higher, we strongly recommend an evaluation by a pediatric obesity specialist. Early, expert-guided care can help your child:

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• Improve metabolic health

• Reduce long-term disease risk

• Build sustainable, healthy habits

• Improve self-esteem and emotional well-being