On the Go Episode 37: Growth Charts- What Do They Really Mean?
Growth charts from the beginning have been one of the most prominent aspects of well-care visits for young children- they include the child’s weight, height and head circumference. As parents of young children, we spend a lot of time thinking about and talking about children’s growth- how much does my child weigh? How long or tall are they? What do those percentiles that your pediatrician tell you really mean? On this solo episode, I am going to share my knowledge of the history of children’s growth charts, what the numbers actually mean and why it’s a tool that is more relevant in clinical use rather than designed to create worry and anxiety for caregivers.
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Show Notes
Mentioned In this Episode and Argavan’s Recommendations:
CDC Growth Charts, including WHO charts:
- https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/index.htm
Body Positivity Books:
Celebrate Your Body (and Its Changes, Too!): The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/164152166X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DWFA3AG1R2391WTEWTEE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls, Revised Edition (American Girl Library)
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1609580834/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_43P2QB27GCPW8R4DB4SP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Body Books (for younger children)
- https://www.funwithmama.com/20-childrens-books-about-the-human-body/
Body Books for Tweens and Teens
- https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/books-about-puberty
For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast page, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her websitewww.babystepsnutrition.com.