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Re: BMI - Body Mass Index: BMI for Children and Teens

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Originally Posted by Irv
I have two daughters who went to their pediatricians regularly for physicals. Never once was body mass index used as a diagnostic tool. It should have been. It really would have helped one of my daughters who has always had weight issues. This should be taught in medical school!
Is it conceivable that it is taught in medical school however your pediatrician chose not to use it? Who knows. I agree that this is a valuable tool, especially for children. With obesity becoming more of an epidemic, I hope that doctors will spend more time on this issue.
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