Describe how growth is assessed in children
Growth charts from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have been used to track growth of infants since 1977. In the United States, it is recommended that pediatricians, dietitians, nurses, and parents track the growth of children ages 0-2 with the World Health Organization (WHO) growth standards and use the CDC growth charts for children ages 2 and older. The growth charts measure stature-for-age, weight-for-age, and body mass index and consist of a series of percentile curves that illustrate the distribution of these measurements in children.
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a. 1906 Pure Food and Drug b. 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic c. 1944 Public Health Services d. 1958 Food Additives Amendment to 1938 e. 1990 Nutrition Labeling and Nutrition
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