Citation
(2010), "Open book on growth update", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 40 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2010.01740aab.044
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2010, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Open book on growth update
Article Type: Food facts From: Nutrition & Food Science, Volume 40, Issue 1.
New UK-WHO growth charts were launched May 2009 by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. These charts combine the UK90 growth charts with the new WHO growth charts and should be used to measure all children born at term from May 2009.
Visit Open Book on Growth for an explanation of why these new charts are being implemented and a summary of the main differences between the WHO and the UK90 charts. You can also refresh your knowledge and skills on child growth monitoring and assessment, the principles of which remain the same.