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- Disability - managing underweight
There are a number of ways that a person with a disability can successfully avoid unwanted weight loss.
- Body mass index (BMI)
Body mass index or BMI is an approximate measure of your total body fat.
- Weight, fertility and pregnancy health
Compared with women in the healthy weight range, women who are carrying extra weight are less likely to conceive.
- Growth and development - primary school children
Always see your doctor if you are concerned about your child's growth or weight
- Obesity in children - management
If your child is overweight, you can help by making healthier lifestyle choices for yourself.
- 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.
- 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.
- Growth and weight changes in teenagers
The end of a growth spurt may trigger a drop in appetite, so don't immediately assume that your child is trying to lose weight.
- Anorexia nervosa
A common misconception is that anorexia nervosa only affects young women, but it affects all genders of all ages.
- Weight and muscle gain
Gaining lean body weight is a slow process that takes months and years, rather than days and weeks.