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Adult BMI interpretations are not appropriate to be implied for children because children grow at different rates.

• Body Mass Index is a parameter calculated from mass & height of a person. It is used to measure body fat in the body.
• Calculation of BMI is same for adults & children, but their interpretation varies in determining - whether person is aptly , over , or under weighed.
• Children & teens grow differently - as per their age & sex, their fat percentages also vary according to these aspects.
• So, their BMI interpretation needs to be age & sex specific, rather than standard adult interpretation for the same.