Childhood obesity is on the increase and gaining attention both in Canada and worldwide.
Canadian children are becoming progressively more overweight. Moreover, during that same time frame, the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled in both boys and girls. BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kg by height in metres squared. Once BMI is calculated, it can be compared to a reference table to determine if a child is underweight, average, overweight, or obese. Finding out if your child is overweight can be confusing.