CDC Pediatric Growth Charts
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This chart needs age, sex, and growth measurements. Use the calculator to enter the data and open a personalized chart.
Open growth calculatorAbout CDC Pediatric Growth Charts
These CDC charts visualize growth percentiles for children and adolescents from 2 to 20 years. They are useful for reviewing height, weight, and BMI trends during longitudinal follow-up.
Required Inputs
- Exact age or measurement date.
- Patient sex.
- Height, weight, or BMI for the selected chart.
- Prior measurements for trend review.
References and Limits
CDC charts are population references, not individual growth goals. Interpret changes with clinical history and reliable measurements.
Crossing percentiles, extreme values, or clinical mismatch should prompt professional review and possible measurement confirmation.
Interpret results as a structured aid for reviewing clinical data, not as an automatic answer. If the output does not match the exam, repeat the measurement, review units, and confirm that the age or date used is correct.
For follow-up, compare results with prior measurements and document the reference source used. Important changes, extreme values, or therapeutic decisions should be evaluated with current guidelines and professional judgment.