Body Mass Index (BMI) in Children Aged 6-12 Years in Elementary School

Body mass index is an objective measurement method that can be applied in measuring the relationship between a person's weight and height so we determine risks to our body's health. This research aimed identified factors associated with Mass Index (BMI) children aged 6-12 years. The type of used this was analytic survey using cross sectional study design. number samples were 59 subjects obtained by purposive sampling technique. results chi-square statistical test. showed breakfast habits p-value=0,000, physical activity p-value=0,005, snack at school p-value=0,000. From value odds ratio, breakfast=12,000, habits=61,200 activity=8,000 also concluded there habits, body elementary students from ratio it said Snacking are variable has greatest risk causing BMI problems 61 times. So, necessary routinely measure nutritional status known.