KidsHealth

1Nutrition & Fitness Center
You know the importance of exercising and eating nutritious foods, but do you know how to raise a healthy and active child? Get practical advice and tips.

2Body Mass Index (BMI)
One of the biggest questions guys and girls have as they grow and develop is whether they're the right weight. One place to start is by learning about body mass index, or BMI.

3Word! Glycemic Index
The body breaks down most carbohydrates from the foods we eat and changes them to a type of sugar called glucose. The glycemic index is a way of measuring how fast this occurs and how a food affects blood glucose levels.

4Definition: Glycemic Index
The glycemic index measures how fast and how much a food raises blood glucose levels.

5Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that uses your height and weight to estimate how much body fat you have. BMI, although not a perfect method for judging someone's weight, is often a good way to check on how a kid is growing.

6Definition: Glycemic Index
The glycemic index measures how fast and how much a food raises blood glucose levels.

7Ozone, Air Quality, and Asthma
Ground-level ozone and other air pollutants can trigger worsening symptoms and asthma flare-ups. But there are steps you can take to minimize your child's exposure.

8Body Mass Index (BMI) Charts
Doctors use body mass index (BMI) measurements to assess a child's physical growth in relation to other kids the same age. Here's how to calculate BMI and understand what the numbers mean.

9What's the Right Weight for My Height?
One of the biggest questions guys and girls have is whether they're the right weight. Because the body is growing and changing so much during adolescence, it can be tough to answer this question.

102 to 20 years: Girls, Body mass index-for-age percentiles
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