The BMI index of children helps assess nutritional status so that appropriate diet and exercise can be adjusted to help children develop in the healthiest way. How is the calculation of BMI in children different from that in adults?

BMI is the most common index in the world used to determine whether a person is thin or fat. However, the way to evaluate the BMI of the elderly is different from that of young people. Let's learn about the BMI of the elderly and ways to adjust this index to a reasonable level, safe for health.