New growth charts could push more kids into obese category.
A series of complex charts detailing how heavy a baby should be, depending on age, gender, and size, can be found here They are best interpreted by a doctor.
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Pearson, H. How should your babies grow?. Nature (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/news060424-9
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/news060424-9
