I’m glad you shared this with me. BMI is not just confusing for you; it can be pretty confusing for a lot of moms and dads. What’s most important to understand is that this is a way of measuring your health. It tells your teachers, your doctors and your family how you’re growing, just like when we see the doctor for a checkup and they listen to your heart and measure your height. Some kids have other health issues like asthma or trouble concentrating. Carrying around too much weight can hurt your health too.

What your report says is that you may be carrying more weight than is healthy for a girl/boy of your age and size. Having extra weight means your body may have to work harder than it needs to. Just like when you don’t like it when your teacher gives you extra homework, your body doesn’t like to do more work than it has to. If we can help your body stop overworking, we can make sure you have enough energy to do things that you like to do and what makes you happy like (FILL IN).