My Growth

Use WHO if I’m under 2 years old.

• Monitor my weight and weight-for-length
• For weight-for-length
  • I’m at high risk if I cross 2 major percentiles within the first 6 months
  • I’m overweight if I’m at or above the 98th percentile

Use CDC if I’m over 2 years old.

• Monitor my weight and BMI (Body Mass Index, kg/m2)
• For BMI
  • I’m overweight if my BMI is between 85th and 95th percentile
  • I’m obese if my BMI is at or above the 95th percentile
• Screen for early adiposity rebound
  • Early adiposity rebound is defined as an increase in BMI (adiposity) before age 4-6 years
  • Read more about early adiposity rebound (link)

Under 2 years old:

• Boys weight-for-length and head circumference-for-age
• Boys length-for-age and weight-for-age
• Girls weight-for-length and head circumference-for-age
• Girls length-for-age and weight-for-age

Over 2 years old:

• Boys stature-for-age and weight-for-age
• Boys BMI-for-age
• Girls stature-for-age and weight-for-age
• Girls BMI-for-age