How to Discuss BMI with Parents

Having calculated a child’s BMI and knowing the relevant and appropriate information to share with parents about growth, healthy eating and physical activity, and thus promote a healthy BMI, the challenge is to give this advice in a sensitive and effect manner.

• Primary Messages to Promote a Healthy BMI
• Initiating Discussion About BMI
• Introducing the Subject of a Healthy Lifestyle
• Discussing Activity
• Discussing Healthy Eating
• Summing up the Conversation
• Monitoring and Referring

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