Weight, stature, and body mass index data for Mexican Americans from the The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III, 1988 - 1994)

Mexican American children ages 1-18 years were examined in order to compare health statistics with those recorded during the Hispanic Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, or NHANES. Research shows that Mexican American children tend to be shorter and heavier after preschool years than those children examined in the NHANES; implication for future health risks due to such factors as weight and stature are also discussed.