Training Module: Overview of CDC Growth Charts

What to know

This module explains how to use CDC's Growth Charts to assess and monitor growth among children and adolescents 2 to 20 years. It includes information on the 2000 CDC Growth Charts and the 2022 Extended BMI-for-Age Growth Charts. The material is intended for health care providers, such as dietitians, nurses, doctors, medical assistants, and other practitioners.

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Introduction

To monitor U.S. children's growth, CDC recommends that health care providers use the:

This course can help health care providers use the CDC Growth Charts.

Objectives

After the training, you will be able to:

Estimated time to complete this module: 12-15 minutes.