Tonus PE BMI & Growth Calculator (Pediatric Edition) ::

The Tonus PE Body Mass Index and Growth Calculator is designed for parents to monitor their children's growth statistics and to help monitor against the onset of childhood obesity. The unit automatically calculates children's: BMI, BMI Percentile, Height and Weight Percentiles, Weight Status Category With a single button that pre-populates entries, all parents need to enter is their child's age, height, and weight - the unit instantly calculates the information.

The only other way to get this information is to know how to work with very difficult formulas and charts from the Centers for Disease Control, or to make a special trip to the pediatrician. Typically this information is provided only once a year in an annual checkup. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends monitoring children's BMI percentile starting at age 2 in order to help parents monitor their child's physical status.