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Good Growing

Your doctor will weigh and measure you each year and

will let you know whether you are gaining at the right

pace for you. To do this, your doctor will use a mathemat-

ical equation called body mass index, or BMI, which bases your weight on your height.

You don’t need to worry about doing the math; that’s the

doctor’s job. The most important lesson is to know that

when it comes to your weight, you’re not alone. If your

doctor has concerns—if your weight is too low or too

high—then you will work together with your doctor

and your parents to make a healthy plan. It’s usually

not necessary to check your weight at home, and for

this reason most doctors recommend that families get

rid of their scales.