According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2015), it is very important to be aware of body mass index (BMI ), especially for children, because a high amount of body fat can lead to weight-related diseases and other health problems. Most young children spend time in school, making these settings one of the best places to combat childhood obesity (CDC, 2015). It is important to start these initiations in schools because this is where children have the most interactions. The hospital dietician can obtain the children's BMI and report this to their parents along with ways to improve the child's health. For example, if a child has a high BMI, they will recommend ways to reduce their body fat and then reassess their progress each month until that child reaches their ideal BMI. Parents are more likely to work with their child if they know more about obesity and its dangers. To perform BMI testing, the dietitian would use methods similar to those used in a doctor's office. For example, children stood on a scale to get their weight in kilograms, then stood in front of a tape measure to get their height in meters. After getting the child's weight and height, they can calculate the BMI score using the BMI formula. Dale (2016) states that BMI is equal to