Is BMI an accepted measurement for screening for obesity and overweight?
Yes, BMI is widely accepted as a reliable and valid tool for assessing overweight in children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) (Barlow & and the Expert Committee, 2007) and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Klein et al., 2010) recommend annual BMI screening for all children and adolescents.
Yes, BMI is widely accepted as a reliable and valid tool for assessing overweight in children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (Barlow & and the Expert Committee, 2007) and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (Klein et al., 2010) recommend annual BMI screening for all children and adolescents.