


Annexure “A”
For Boys :





For Girls





Based on the given guideline the Pediatrician can use this as a check table
For children below 5 years (WHO Charts)
- Underweight: Weight for age less than -2 as per WHO guidelines
- Stunting: Height for age less than -2 as per WHO guidelines
- Wasting: Weight for height less than -2 or more than +2 as per WHO guidelines
For children between 5- 18 years (IAP Charts)
Categories | Cut-off |
Thinness | BMI below 3rd Percentile |
Overweight | BMI > 23 Adult equivalent |
Obese | BMI > 27 Adult Equivalent |
Short Stature | Height-for-age below 3 Percentile |





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