Body Measurement

TRICARE covers:

• For infants:
  • Head circumference should be measured through 24 months.
• For children and adolescents:      
  • Height and weight should be measured at each primary care visit.
  • Body mass index is measured using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention BMI Charts. Those with a BMI greater than the 85th percentile typically receive nutritional and physical activity counseling as part of the primary care visit.
• For adults: 
  • Height and weight should be measured at each primary care visit.
  • Adults with a BMI of 25 or above typically receive nutritional and physical activity counseling as part of the primary care visit.