Signs to watch for and how to prevent it. By family practitioner and paediatrician Dr Gita Mathai
What is childhood obesity?
Children older than two years and less than 19 years need to have their BMI (Body Mass Index) calculated when they visit their physician either for immunisation or during annual check-ups. BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the height in meter squared.
You can also measure BMI at home. The values for height can be entered in the website below. It…