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Weight velocity in infants and children
Elaine Danner1, Rebecca Joeckel, Sandra Michalak
1Nutrition, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, PO Box 1997, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1997, USA.
Summary
Updated growth velocity references are now available for infants and children. These weight velocity charts align with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) growth charts, aiding in tracking child development.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Human Growth and Development
- Biostatistics
Background:
- Growth velocity assessment is crucial for monitoring child development.
- Existing growth velocity references require updates to align with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) growth charts.
- Accurate growth monitoring is essential for identifying developmental issues and informing clinical decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide updated weight velocity data for males and females from birth to 20 years.
- To create a growth velocity reference that aligns with the 2000 CDC and 2006 WHO growth charts.
- To offer a valuable tool for clinicians assessing growth in pediatric populations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the World Health Organization (WHO) growth charts (2006).
- Incorporated revised data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth charts (2000).
- Calculated and presented weight velocity data for males and females across different age groups.
Main Results:
- Presented updated weight velocity data for pediatric populations.
- Established a new reference for assessing weight changes over time in children and adolescents.
- Data facilitates comparison with current standard growth charts.
Conclusions:
- Updated weight velocity charts are essential for accurate growth assessment in children.
- These charts are particularly useful for short-interval assessments and setting weight goals for nutritionally supported or chronically ill children.
- The provided data supports evidence-based pediatric care and growth monitoring.
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