Weight-For-Height Chart For Girls
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1Weight-for-Height Chart For Girls
Weight-for-Height Chart is an instrument to assess if the weight of a child is proportional
Test Protocols
to the height. If you have reached age 18 or is taller than 165cm, please use the Body
Step 1 :
Make sure your measurement tools are in good condition and
Mass Index (BMI) to assess your weight status.
accurate.
Step 2 :
Measure the height
kg
•
Take off the shoes;
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•
Stand up straight against the wall and put the feet together;
heels, back and head should make contact with the wall
Median weight-for-height
(as shown by red arrows in the graph);
Reference range for weight-for-height
60
•
Look straight ahead at eye level;
•
Tester should read the measurement horizontally and record
it in centimeters (cm) (correct to the nearest 0.5cm)
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Step 3 :
Measure the weight
•
Place the weighing scale on level ground.
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•
Take off the shoes and heavyweight clothing;
•
Stand on the central part of the weighing scale and maintain
balance;
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•
Look straight ahead and put hands at sides;
•
Tester should record the measurement until steady, then make it in kilogram (kg)
(correct to one decimal).
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Step 4 :
Spot the height in the horizontal axis (cm) of the weight-for-height chart and draw a
faint line upwards. (as shown by red dotted line in
Girl s
kg
the figure on the right)
10
70
Median weight-for-height
Step 5 :
Spot the weight of the child (kg) in the vertical axis
Reference range for weight-for-height
60
of the weight-for-height chart and draw a faint
50
0
cm
line horizontally until it intercepts with the vertical
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Height in cm
line marked in Step 3. (as shown by blue dotted
40
line in the figure on the right)
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Source : Growth Survey 1993, The Chinese Unviersity of Hong Kong and the Department of Health
Mark a cross at the point of intercept and
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Eat Smart and Be Active
document the date of measurement to aid
G irls
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All children, irrespective of their weight-for-height, should observe the following health
future comparison. Repeat these steps regularly,
0
cm
advice:
e.g., every 6 months or yearly.
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Height in cm
Source : Growth Survey 1993, The Chinese Unviersity of Hong Kong and the Department of Health
“Healthy Food Pyramid”
eat a balanced diet
“3 Less”
take less oil, salt and sugar
Student Name :
Class/Class No :
/
“2 plus 3”
eat at least two servings of fruit and three
servings of vegetables everyday, and
Date
Height(cm)
Weight(kg)
Date
Height(cm)
Weight(kg)
“60 minutes plus”
do more than one hour of moderate-to-
vigorous-intensity physical activity everyday
For more information on the use and interpretation of the “Weight-for-Height Chart”,
please visit the EatSmart@school.hk thematic website ( ).
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