a different scale to assess  obesity in children . Providers also use waist circumference measurements to

you have overweight. A BMI of 30 or more may indicate obesity. Waist circumference: Place a

height. Healthcare providers use BMI to classify obesity. Body shape : Providers may measure your waist circumference. BMI classifications Healthcare

the only tool providers use to classify weight types. Other tools include: Advertisement Measuring waist circumference Measuring skin thickness

have at least three of the following: Excess abdominal weight : A waist circumference of more

of your child’s health, including: Measures of overweight/ obesity like body mass index, waist circumference and glucose

trimester, you’ll put on a hospital gown or undress from the waist down. What should I