Development of a WHO growth reference for school-aged children and adolescents

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Mercedes de Onís · World Health Organization

Abstract

The new curves are closely aligned with the WHO Child Growth Standards at 5 years, and the recommended adult cut-offs for overweight and obesity at 19 years. They fill the gap in growth curves and provide an appropriate reference for the 5 to 19 years age group.

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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Child Nutrition and Water Access Birth, Development, and Health

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Published in: Bulletin of the World Health Organization

Volume 85, Issue 09, pp. 660-667

DOI: 10.2471/blt.07.043497

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Development of a WHO growth reference for school-aged children and adolescents

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