BMI values (kg/m2) for the 2nd centile and 98th centile for BMI in British children from three populations
| UK 1990 reference (age 40 mth) | Scottish children (age 40 mth) | ALSPAC (English) children (age 37 mth) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd centile | 98th centile | 2nd centile | 98th centile | 2nd centile | 98th centile | |
| Males | 13.8 | 19.0 | 13.5 | 19.8 | 14.3 | 19.6 |
| Females | 13.5 | 19.1 | 13.0 | 20.0 | 14.0 | 19.9 |