Growth Charts for General Populations

Proposes a new type of growth chart that plots BMI againt the usual isobars plus an additional set that represent multiples of the 95th percentile for age/gender (x 1.1, x 1.2, x 1.3, etc.). Offers a way to indicate changes in body weight for the very obese that are perhaps more intuitive than the usual z-score method, and definitely more meaningful than percentiles. The screen shot in the article has been modified to label the isobars in a way that the software does not support.

[su_cite_pediatrics url_fragment = ‘130/6/1136’ author = ‘Gulati’ year = ‘2012’] | PubMed 23129082 | Author Search

Based on U.S. data from the late 40’s through mid-60’s. There is more current data that may be more appropriate. [su_cite_pediatrics url_fragment = ’41/1/106′ author = ‘Nellhaus’ year = ‘1968’]

Early recognition of the difference in growth patterns due to differences in diet among normal infants. This is the foundation of our understanding of the lower growth rates seen in health, breast-fed infants. These patterns are now incorporated into the recommended World Health Organization growth charts recommended for those under two years old in the United States. [su_cite_pediatrics url_fragment = ’96/3/497′ author = ‘Dewey’ year = ‘1995’]