Kids Ask Dr. Lisa:
Is Our Weight Right for Our Height?

Aired on Lifetime Television
Sunday, January 14 and February 25, 2007
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Kids Reporter Michaela Powell:

We're not sure if our weight is right for our height. Can you help us?

Health Corner Co-Host Dr. Lisa Thornton:

People have different body shapes and sizes. Some people have more muscle, others are a little thinner. But for most kids if you eat right and exercise, get plenty of rest, you don't have to worry about your weight, you're going to be just right. But sometimes parents want to know if their children are the right size or if they are themselves. And we use something called the BMI. It stands for body mass index.