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Between November, 1968 and December, 1970, some 2300 children between 1 and 6 years old were examined in connection with overall evaluation of nutritional status. Measurements were made of height, weight, thoracic fatfold, and head circumference. X-rays of the hand-wrist were taken to assess skeletal maturation. Heights (standing) and weights were measured by one of five nurses using standard techniques. Data collected between November, 1968 and December, 1969 were analyzed, percentile (10th–90th) values for heights and weights were computed, and distance growth charts have been developed. These charts were based on 1106 children (538 girls and 568 boys with birth weights >2500 g) who represent a national probability sample. Median, 75th, and 90th percentile values were the same or slightly below those of the Boston chart while 25th and 10th percentile values were somewhat progressively more skewed below the Boston norms. Distribution of height values by percentiles shows some relationship to income as do various parameters of dietary intake and biochemical assessment.
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Owen, G., Lubin, A. Preschool nutrition survey: Hights and weights of children. Pediatr Res 5, 375 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-197108000-00017
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-197108000-00017