1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Diet Advice and Tips

  4. Conflicting weight charts for children.

Conflicting weight charts for children

2018-03-17 15:21:20
I'm trying to determine if my 9.5-year-old child is overweight or not. There is conflicting information out there, both in terms of BMI online calculators (inputting age, weight, height), and growth charts where the same information is plotted on a graph from the RCPCH book. The online BMI calculator says at 9.5 yrs, 36KG and 1.32M, he is overweight in 97th percentile. Plotting graph places him at 50th (height) and 91st (weight) percentile. I'm confused.
3775 Views

Answers (2)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Ask me directly for customized diet plan .

Answered2018-03-18 03:50:57

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced dietitian online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+185
Consult with a dietician
Online now
Consult Now
Consult me direct through practo direct consultation

Answered2018-03-17 19:36:00

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Growth Chart for Children

Dr.Neeraj Gupta

Also known as the road to health chart. It displays the child's physical growth and development.A single weight record i ... Read more

What Is Your Conflict Resolution Style?

Dr.Nisha Khanna(PhD)

A layman thinks, conflicts are bad and should be avoided. People believe that a good relationship is one where there are ... Read more

How Much Should You Exercise to Lose Weight?

Ms.Swati Kapoor

Trying to lose weight -Then probably you must be looking for fast results. So, let me save your time. Skip fad diets, ea ... Read more

5 Myths About Weight Loss

Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh

Myths about how you can lose weight can sabotage even the healthiest and nutritious diet plan which you are following. H ... Read more

Weight Loss for People With Hiv

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

Weight loss continues to be a difficult problem for people with HIV. Studies have shown that even a small amount of unwa ... Read more

How to Gain Weight Fast and Safely?

Ms.Ashu Gupta

How to gain weight fast and safely?Good health is essential for a person to live a peaceful and happy life. To have good ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Recently Asked Questions

Gaining weight every month

50 Views
“I have slow digestion, frequent constipation, and a slow metabolism, which is causing easy weight ...Read More

Underweight and ingrown physical

31 Views
My breast size is too small like a newgrown breast and I am underweight and very slim ,my bones are see t ...Read More

Weight loss

38 Views
Myself weight 120 kg I'm working in a govt sector have a child of 2 years have to look after everything s ...Read More

Yogurt for 8 months old

28 Views
Can we give yogurt for 8 months old baby? If yes, what are the benefits? Thanks in advance.

Sore throat after eating fruit

23 Views
As fruits are one of the main building blocks for nutrition, can u suggest how can I consume it if after ...Read More

This question featured in :

Food chart to increase weightHeight age weight chartBaby boy weight and height chart
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.