Steps to plot and interpret BMI-for-age
The six steps outlined here to plot and interpret BMI-for-age are similar to those used for a general growth assessment.
| Step 1: | Obtain accurate weight and height measurements. |
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| Step 2: | Select the appropriate growth chart (based on the age and sex of the child being weighed and measured). |
| Step 3: | Record the data |
| Step 4: | Calculate BMI |
| Step 5: | Plot measurements |
| Step 6: | Interpret the plotted measurements |
An instruction sheet on the Use and Interpretation of the WHO and CDC Growth Charts For Children from Birth to 20 Years in the United States [PDF-206KB] contains detailed instructions for the above steps.
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