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BMI Screening Guidelines for Schools 2025

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The document outlines the Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening Guidelines for Schools established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It provides comprehensive instructions for school staff on how to conduct BMI screenings, including protocols for measuring height and weight, ensuring privacy and confidentiality, and reporting data to the MDPH. The guidelines emphasize the importance of early identification of weight status in children to address health risks associated with obesity and underweight conditions. Additionally, it includes legal requirements, necessary equipment, training for staff, and resources for promoting healthy lifestyles among students.

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What is a good BMI for a 70 year old?

A BMI of less than 18.5 suggests underweight. A BMI of between 18.5 and 24.9 suggests a healthy weight range. A BMI of between 25 and 29.9 may indicate overweight. A BMI of 30 or higher may indicate obesity.

What screenings are mandated in Massachusetts?

MA Mandated Screenings Spinal Screening. Postural screening is conducted for all grades 5 9. Vision Screening. Vision screening is conducted for all grades 1 5, 7 and 10. Hearing Screening. Hearing screening is conducted for all grades K - 3, 7 and 10. Growth Development Screening.

What is the BMI report card for schools?

The BMI Report Card assesses the weight status of school children as a mechanism to increase parental awareness, provide local resources and tips on how to maintain a healthy body weight.

What is the protocol for BMI test?

Healthcare providers calculate BMI by using weight in kilograms (kg) divided by the square of height in meters (m2). In most people, BMI correlates to body the higher the number, the more body you may have but its not accurate in some cases.

What are the CDC guidelines for BMI?

Detailed Results BMI CategoryBMI Range Underweight Below 18.5 Healthy Weight 18.5 to 24.9 Overweight 25.0 to 29.9 Obesity 30.0 or greater3 more rows Jun 26, 2024

What is the current BMI recommendations?

Table 1. Nutritional status BMINutritional status Below 18.5 Underweight 18.524.9 Normal weight 25.029.9 Pre-obesity 30.034.9 Obesity class I2 more rows May 6, 2010

What are the BMI classes for CDC?

BMI categories for adults Underweight. Less than 18.5. Healthy Weight. 18.5 to less than 25. Overweight. 25 to less than 30. Obesity. 30 or greater. Class 1 Obesity. 30 to less than 35. Class 2 Obesity. 35 to less than 40. Class 3 Obesity. (Severe Obesity) 40 or greater.

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