Data for the BMI, Weight, and Height graphs come from U.S. Growth Charts (2000), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of ...

there is a "weight for height" chart or a "BMI" index. These tell if your child's weight is close to what it should be, given her height. How to Tell If Growth Could Be a Problem One of the first ...

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is an important health issue in children, because of its association with obesity. High blood pressure is considered a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and ...

an anthropometric survey of Delhi school children (N=711) aged 6–14 years (boys=398; girls= 313) was conducted in 2008. Height, weight and body mass index were compared with WHO New Growth Standards ...