Q: My baby is small but my pediatric provider says she is "following the curve" so he is not worried. What does that mean? I'm still worried! A. If your baby is "following the curve" of the growth ...

Data for the BMI, Weight, and Height graphs come from U.S. Growth Charts (2000), National ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend the use of BMI to screen for overweight and ...

Plotting a child's BMI on the proper CDC growth chart (see charts below) can alert parents to early signs that their child is gaining weight too fast. Parents can help their child avoid developing ...

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 and determine whether ...