Body Mass Index (BMI) Standard Deviation Score (SDS) is a metric used to assess the weight status of children and adolescents. It is calculated by converting the child’s BMI into a standard score, which is then compared to the average BMI for children of the same age and sex.
BMI SDS is a valuable tool for healthcare professionals to identify children who are underweight, overweight, or obese. It can also help track a child’s growth over time and identify any changes in their weight status.