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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.