Petition · Update the outdated BMI chart for Children and Adults
The BMI chart was first made in the 19th century and has made little to no change. I believe that with this chart it sends the wrong message to those with trouble keeping a “balanced” weight with their height. It is VERY unrealistic to stay at one weight type your whole life. People are depressed, have eating disorders, or no access to actual healthy lifestyles due to their own situations. I also
Official Body Fat Percentage Chart: Ideal Body Fat for Men and Women by Age
CDC revamps children's growth charts to reflect higher BMIs - The Washington Post
Obesity in the United States - Wikipedia
Social media-based interventions for adults with obesity and overweight: a meta-analysis and meta-regression
A prospective cohort study of the association between key family and individual factors and obesity status among youth
Update the outdated BMI policy for Top Surgery
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Should I worry about my child's BMI? Body mass index explained - Children's Health
That scares me': Childhood obesity guidance raises new concerns
Obesity Prevention Update - Delaware Health and Social Services - State of Delaware