Girls can lose their regular menstrual cycle ... consult your child's physician. Plotting a child's BMI on the proper CDC growth chart (see charts below) can alert parents to early signs that their ...

(For more information, see the CDC's web ... 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 ...

The CDC has set guidelines for healthy weight and body mass index (BMI) in children. These guidelines can help doctors and parents or caregivers monitor a child’s growth ... 50% of girls this ...