Body Mass Index Program
The statewide analysis of BMI data collected in Arkansas’s public schools includes overall childhood obesity trends in Arkansas including weight classification percentages by school district, school, and grade. In addition to the statewide report, school and district-level aggregate data is available and may be used in the preparation of grant applications and other funding requests to secure support for a variety of interventions.
BMI School and District-Level Reports 2003-2019
Data for the most recent school year is included in the school and district level dashboard below. When a district is selected, the combined information is displayed for all of the participating schools in that district. BMI is defined and the formula is displayed in the statewide BMI report linked below.
State Reports - Arkansas Assessment of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity
The following reports include statewide analysis of BMI data collected in public schools including overall childhood obesity trends in Arkansas, and weight classification percentages by gender, grade and ethnicity. Appendices included in the report show overall results by school, school district and by county.
Resources for School Personnel
Arkansas School and Nursing Staff
BMI reporting now done through eSchools: Arkansas Department of Education Commissioner’s memo on eSchools BMI reporting
If you have any questions, please email BMI@achi.net.
Forms
Resources
- BMI Calculator
- Health Care Provider Information (Free CME)
- Children’s Health Advisory Committee Recommendation
- Arkansas Coordinated School Health
- Rules from Arkansas Department of Education regarding BMI measurements
- Arkansas Department of Education Rules Governing Nutrition and Physical Activity Standards in Arkansas Public Schools
Helpful Links
General
Arkansas Coalition for Obesity Prevention
American Heart Association’s Dietary Guidelines for Healthy Children
International Obesity Task Force
The Weight-Control Information Network, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Assessment
National Center for Chronic Diseases Prevention Health Promotion Nutrition and Physical Activity
US Census- American Fact Finder
Annie E. Casey Foundation- Kids Count
Community
Institute for Economic Advancement – Census State Data Center
CDC School Health Policies and Program Study
Tools for Patients and Providers
Arkansas Specific Web Sites
Arkansas Government Child Health Advisory Committee
Arkansas Department of Education
National Websites
For Kids and Parents
Nemours Foundation: Kids Health
Smart Mouth – Center for Science in the Public Interest
Weight Control Information Network
A Resource Guide for Kids’ Health
For Physical Activity
Partnership for Walkable America – Walk to School
Active Living by Design – University of North Carolina – School of Public Health
National Center for Bicycling and Walking
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance