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Girls' Stature-For-Age and Weight-For-Age Charts - 2 to 20 Years
Girls' Stature-For-Age and Weight-For-Age Charts - 2 to 20 Years 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 and used nation-wide.
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Q: What are Stature-For-Age and Weight-For-Age Charts?
A: Stature-For-Age and Weight-For-Age Charts are tools used to assess the growth and development of girls from 2 to 20 years old.
Q: Why are these charts important?
A: These charts help to monitor a girl's growth and identify any potential growth problems or abnormalities.
Q: How are these charts used?
A: These charts are used by healthcare professionals to measure a girl's height and weight and compare them to the average values for her age.
Q: What do the charts show?
A: The charts show the percentile range for a girl's height and weight, indicating how her measurements compare to other girls of the same age.
Q: What does it mean if a girl is below the 5th percentile?
A: If a girl is below the 5th percentile, it means her height or weight is lower than 95% of girls her age. This may indicate a growth problem.
Q: What does it mean if a girl is above the 95th percentile?
A: If a girl is above the 95th percentile, it means her height or weight is higher than 95% of girls her age. This may indicate excessive growth.
Q: How often should these charts be used?
A: These charts should be used periodically during routine check-ups to track a girl's growth over time and identify any changes that may require further evaluation.
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