CDC Girls Growth Chart: 2 to 20 Years, Body Mass Index-For-Age Percentiles (5th - 95th Percentile) is a 1-page legal document that was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on September 15, 2005 and used nation-wide.
Q: What is the CDC Girls Growth Chart?
A: The CDC Girls Growth Chart is a tool that shows the average body mass index (BMI) ranges for girls between the ages of 2 and 20 years old.
Q: What does the chart show?
A: The chart shows the percentiles of BMI-for-age for girls, ranging from the 5th to the 95th percentile.
Q: What is BMI?
A: BMI stands for Body Mass Index and is a measure of a person's weight in relation to their height.
Q: How can I use the chart?
A: You can use the chart to track the growth and weight status of girls between the ages of 2 and 20.
Q: What does the 5th - 95th percentile mean?
A: The 5th - 95th percentile indicates the range of BMI values that are considered normal for girls of a particular age.
Q: Why is this chart important?
A: This chart helps healthcare professionals and parents monitor the growth and development of girls in relation to their BMI.
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