Read on to explore these various charts, which connect a person’s weight to their height, age and gender. Determining a person’s “healthy” weight can be a challenging task because their ...

The term BMI was first used in the mid-19th century, although the acronym wasn't officially coined until 1972 when ...

Estimates are less accurate when parent heights are far from average and for children who are short for their age. Talk to your pediatrician if you're concerned about your child's height or growth.