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  1. Weight, fertility and pregnancy health

    Compared with women in the healthy weight range, women who are carrying extra weight are less likely to conceive.

  2. Body mass index (BMI)

    Body mass index or BMI is an approximate measure of your total body fat.

  3. Growth and development - primary school children

    Always see your doctor if you are concerned about your child's growth or weight

  4. Obesity in children - management

    If your child is overweight, you can help by making healthier lifestyle choices for yourself.

  5. Body mass index calculator for children and teenagers

    This calculator measures body mass index (BMI), which is a measure of body fat. It is only an approximate measure of the best weight for your health and can be used for anyone from age of 2 to twenty.

  6. Body mass index calculator for adults

    Body Mass Index is used to estimate your total amount of fat. It is only an approximate measure of the best weight for your health. This calculator is designed for men and women over the age of 18.

  7. Anorexia nervosa

    A common misconception is that anorexia nervosa only affects young women, but it affects all genders of all ages.

  8. Weight and muscle gain

    Gaining lean body weight is a slow process that takes months and years, rather than days and weeks.

  9. Pregnancy - morning sickness

    Morning sickness is typically at its worst early in the day but it can strike at any point during the day or night.

  10. Growth charts for children

    Babies and young children do not usually grow in a perfectly smooth way, but instead grow in 'bursts'.

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