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Hingham Students to Have Height and Weight Measured

The state requires BMI Screenings for students in grade 1,4, 7 and 10.

This month parents of some Hingham parents will receive their child’s height and weight measurements, as required by the state.

The state's BMI (Body Mass Index) screening mandate requires Hingham schools collect height and weight measurements of students in grade 1,4, 7 and 10.

These measurement results will be reported to the students' parent or guardian and to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

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According to the Department of Public Health,  BMI is a "weight for height for age" index that can be a useful tool in early identification of possible health risk factors among youth and children.

The results of the BMI screening will be kept confidential in the child's school health record. The results will be communicated to Hingham parents or guardians this month.

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