Body mass index (BMI) is a tool that is commonly used to screen for obesity. There are advantages and limitations of the use of BMI in the pediatric population. It is an inexpensive and easily implemented tool that can provide insight for clinicians, patients, and caregivers. It may help guide the discussion of the potential health impacts of weight, although there are both practical and philosophical limitations to its use. Clinicians should be aware of the nuances of the use of BMI in practice. This article covers a brief history of the BMI, how it is used in pediatrics, its advantages and limitations, as well as strategies for using BMI to facilitate discussions with patients and families. [Pediatr Ann. 2024;53(8):e275-e277.].

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儿科人群的体重指数：了解其历史和当前应用。


体重指数 （BMI） 是一种常用于筛查肥胖的工具。在儿科人群中使用 BMI 有优点和局限性。它是一种廉价且易于实施的工具，可以为临床医生、患者和护理人员提供洞察力。它可能有助于指导讨论体重对健康的潜在影响，尽管其使用存在实际和哲学上的限制。临床医生应了解在实践中使用 BMI 的细微差别。本文介绍了 BMI 的简史、它在儿科中的应用、它的优点和局限性，以及使用 BMI 促进与患者和家属讨论的策略。[儿科年鉴 2024;53（8）：e275-e277.]。