Wii Fit a promising tool for all ages Jan 7, 2009
"For children, the BMI calculation has to be expressed based on age and gender growth charts, and it doesn't do that," Dzewaltowski said. "Due to children's age and gender differences in growth, the adult BMI calculators don't work. My use of the Wii BMI calculator showed that it was inappropriate for children and would categorize children incorrectly.". (EurekAlert!)
Danvers Kiwanis Club to host heart screenings Aug 6, 2008
In addition, each participant receives a family and personal heart health questionnaire, blood pressure reading and BMI calculation. The HeartScreen Plus screening program also incorporates a cholesterol and glucose reading. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Its ok for Nintendos Wii Fit to call a 10 year old overweight May 17, 2008
Nintendo confessed that the Wii Fit BMI calculation may not be entirely accurate for younger age groups due to varying levels of development. Its not a product attack - it s just pointing out how Wii Fit should be used properly for best results. (Product Reviews)
Heart screenings can prevent student deaths Jun 6, 2007
The screenings consist of an electrocardiogram, a family and personal heart health questionnaire, a blood pressure reading and BMI calculation. "The immense pain of losing a child to an undetected heart condition, something that is preventable, is beyond description," Mendoza said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Heart health is goal for high school Apr 27, 2007
HeartScreen America's Healthy Heart Screening Program provides an affordable and convenient opportunity for children and adults to receive an ECG. Each participant also receives a family and personal heart heath questionnaire, blood pressure reading and BMI calculation. All ECGs are reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
