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Weight Velocity

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Weight Velocity

  • Definition
  1. Child's weight change in grams over 1-2 months is compared to cohort of children of the same age
  • Interpretation
  1. Weight change <5th percentile suggests Failure to Thrive Risk
  • Resources
  1. WHO Weight Velocity Charts
    1. http://www.who.int/childgrowth/standards/w_velocity/en/