Webdoctors use growth charts to figure out whether kids' height and weight measurements are normal and whether they're developing on track.
Here are some facts about growth.
Webwondering how your kid measures up on the child growth chart?
Learn what it can tell you about projected height and find out when kids stop growing.
Webgrowth charts are percentile curves showing the distribution of selected body measurements in children.
Growth charts are used by pediatricians, nurses, and parents.
Webfor children up to age 2, the growth charts from the world health organization (who) are the gold standard, according to the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc).
Webthe percentile lines include 5%, 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 90%, and 95%.
(for more information, see the cdc's web site:
If a child's weight is.
Webhow to read a growth chart:
Webuse the cdc growth charts to monitor growth for children age 2 years and older in the u. s.
Why use who growth standards for infants and children ages 0 to 2.