Watching Your Child’s Weight

Watching  Your Child’s Weight

The best way to tell if children are getting an amount of food over time that matches their metabolism, body type, and exercise level is to follow their growth curves. During the first two years, children have routine health visits every two to six months. After the second birthday, it may be only every year or even two.

                I recommended weighing your children and checking their height at least every three months to see where they are on the growth curves. It’s much easier to change course if caught early. If they are below the 5^th percentile or above the 85^th percentile in body mass index (BMI), or have changed significantly since the last time a health care provider checked them, be sure to report this to your health care provider.

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