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Is BMI screening always accurate? Are all children with a high BMI actually overweight or obese?

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Is BMI screening always accurate? Are all children with a high BMI actually overweight or obese?

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No. BMI is a screening test and not a diagnosis of overweight or obesity. A diagnosis of overweight or obesity can only be made by a trained clinician based on assessment of other risk factors.