Growth chart
InformationA growth chart is used to measure and compare a child's growth with what is considered normal for that child's age and gender. The nationally accepted growth charts are based on measurement data collected by the National Center for Health Statistics. They take into consideration height, weight, head circumference, and body mass index (BMI).
Height and weight measurements are used to document a child's:
Height in children under age 3 is measured while they lie down. Children age 3 and older are measured while they stand. Height and weight measurements are recorded and graphed until the child is 20 years old.
Head circumference is a measurement of the size of the head taken by wrapping a tape measure above the eyebrows and around to the back of head. For specific information on this topic, see head circumference.
It is recommended that a child's body mass index (BMI) be calculated to screen for overweight beginning at 2 years of age. BMI is an important tool for identifying and preventing obesity.
Growth chart measurements are compared with the standard (normal) range for children of the same gender and age. The measurements are important because they may provide an early warning that the child has a medical problem. For instance, during the first 18 months of life and particularly during early infancy, abnormal growth of the head can alert the doctor to a problem.
Head circumference growth that is too rapid may be a sign of hydrocephalus(water around the brain), a brain tumor, or other conditions that cause macrocephaly (abnormally large head). Growth that is too slow may be a sign of problems in brain development, early fusion of sutures (the bones of the skull), or other problems.
Insufficient gain in weight, height, or a combination may indicate failure-to-thrive, chronic illness, neglect, or other problems.
Abnormal growth according to the growth charts is only a sign of a potential problem. Your doctor will determine if it represents an actual medical problem or if the child's growth simply needs to be watched carefully. Because of individual variations in genetics and hormones, growth charts are not an accurate predictor of a child's future, full-grown height.
ReferencesKeane V. Assessment of growth. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds.Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th Ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 14.Please check out the related link below for such a chart.
Go to www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm for a height and weight chart that will help you figure out where you're at on the recommended scale.
There are many weight charts available for reference. here is one height/weight chart you can use: http://www.healthchecksystems.com/heightweightchart.htm
a scatter plot you can put the weight on the X axies and the height on the Y axies
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A weight watchers weight chart is a chart of weights and goals for your weight loss. As well as comparison to height, age and what weight one should be due to those statistics.
It depends on your weight and your height. Chek a height and weight chart.
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Height Weight Chart are for Adults not for kids. Paediatricians and other medical professionals use growth charts to monitor a child's development over time. These growth charts used to check on the growth of the kids are also referred to as the βroad-to-health" chart. A newborn male baby weighs typically between 3.3 to 3.4 kg (7pounds 8 ounces) and 50cm (19.8 Inches) in length. Until they are three months old, the majority of newborns will acquire an ounce each day. Take a look at the Weight and Growth chart for a better understanding. sprintmedical.in/blog/weight-and-growth-chart-for-kids
Well, there are many height weight calculators offered for a fee of no charge. However, I would recommend going to a family doctor to use the chart instead.
Well, there are many height weight calculators offered for a fee of no charge. However, I would recommend going to a family doctor to use the chart instead.
Healthy weight is based on your bone structure, usually your height, not your age. Check a height / weight chart for guidelines. There's an example of one in related links.