Although more common among girls, eating disorders can also affect boys. If you suspect a medical condition ... Plotting a child's BMI on the proper CDC growth chart (see charts below) can alert ...

there is a "weight for height" chart or a "BMI" index. These tell if your child's weight is close to what it should be, given her height. How to Tell If Growth Could Be a Problem One of the first ...

Linear mixed-effects models were used to investigate BMI growth trajectories in boys and girls separately. Results An association was found between BMI growth and the duration of exclusive ...