This document provides a table to classify the weight of boys aged 24-60 months as severely wasted, wasted, normal, overweight, or obese based on their height. The table lists height measurements from 65.0 cm to 112.0 cm in 0.5 cm increments. For each height, it provides the weight ranges in kilograms that correspond to each weight classification. Instructions explain how to use the table by rounding a child's measured height and locating the appropriate weight range.
This document provides a table to classify the weight of boys aged 24-60 months as severely wasted, wasted, normal, overweight, or obese based on their height. The table lists height measurements from 65.0 cm to 112.0 cm in 0.5 cm increments. For each height, it provides the weight ranges in kilograms that correspond to each weight classification. Instructions explain how to use the table by rounding a child's measured height and locating the appropriate weight range.
This document provides a table to classify the weight of boys aged 24-60 months as severely wasted, wasted, normal, overweight, or obese based on their height. The table lists height measurements from 65.0 cm to 112.0 cm in 0.5 cm increments. For each height, it provides the weight ranges in kilograms that correspond to each weight classification. Instructions explain how to use the table by rounding a child's measured height and locating the appropriate weight range.
Weight (kg) for Height (cm) of Boys 24-60 months old
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Upon taking the child's height, round off the actual reading to the nearest 0.5 cm. For instance, for a child 51.3 cm. in height, refer to row 51.5 cm. or if a child's height is 58.3 cm, refer to row 58.5 cm. Depending under which column the weight of the child falls, classify the child as severely wasted, wasted, normal, overweight or obese.