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It includes guidance on the onset and progression of puberty, a BMI centile lookup, an adult height predictor and a mid parental height comparator. These and all our growth charts are based on WHO Child Growth Standards, which describe the optimal growth for healthy, breastfed children.
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For children and young people aged 2 to 18, you can check their weight by working out their body mass index (BMI) using the NHS BMI calculator. A child's BMI tells us if their weight is right for their height, and the result is given as a centile (or percentile).
It isn't suitable for children or young people under 18. If you want to check if your child is a healthy weight for their height, or if you are under 18 yourself, use the BMI healthy weight calculator, which is suitable for both adults and children.
The body mass index (BMI) measure used by healthcare professionals is a good way of finding out whether a child is a healthy weight. By comparing your child's weight with their age, height and sex, we can tell whether they're growing as expected.
Jan 1, 2020 · The growth chart used to plot the measurements of weight, height/length and head circumference should correspond to the child’s sex and age. See the paediatric growth assessment guide for instructions on taking these measurements.
Growth is an important indicator of a child's health. Our charts allow health professionals to plot and measure your child's height and weight from birth to young adulthood.
Girls chart- Weight-for-length: Birth to 2 years (percentiles) Girls chart- Weight-for-height: 2 to 5 years (percentiles)