With all the talk about obesity, you may be wondering what your child should actually weigh. While adults can use the Body Mass Index to determine their ideal weight, the scale for children is different. It's based on percentages.

Those children weighing over the 95th percentile range are considered overweight. And for those above the 85th percentile range, they are considered at risk of being overweight.

Growth Charts for comparison for those kids aged 2 to 20 months can be viewed at www.cdc.gov/growthcharts

One have to note that charts are for comparisons purposes only. Do not be engrossed as to whether Your child can fit into the right weight category. His or her health should be your primary concern instead.

If your child is approaching the 85th percentile, you'll want to look at your family's lifestyle and see where you can make improvements. You should also talk to your pediatrician before you make the determination that your child is overweight.

It's important to help your child maintain a healthy weight because that will contribute to a healthy adult weight. However, it's also important that you take things in moderation. Constantly weighing your child and becoming fanatical about keeping his weight on target can do more harm than good.

Use your common sense to monitor your child's weight. Help your child to have a healthy lifestyle by providing her with a nutritious diet and plenty of opportunities to exercise. It's also critical for you to be a good role model.

Keep your entire family healthy by adopting a healthy lifestyle. By seeing your lifestyle, you child will follow what he or she see as a good example. When she or he does that, the result will be a healthy weight situation for him or her. Download our excellent free report at Weight Loss Insider! Or check out our reviews on the top 7 Weight Loss Programs