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adolescent growth charts
Specialized growth reference standards designed specifically for tracking physical development during the adolescent years.
Full Definition
Age-specific growth charts that extend beyond childhood to capture the unique growth patterns of adolescence, typically covering ages 10-20 years. These charts account for the variability in pubertal timing and progression, providing percentile curves for height, weight, and BMI that reflect normal adolescent development. They are essential tools for identifying growth disorders, nutritional problems, and chronic diseases that may affect physical development during this critical period.
Usage
Usage note: Different from pediatric charts due to pubertal growth patterns and extended age range.
In Context
- "The patient's measurements were plotted on adolescent growth charts to assess developmental progress." — Clinical assessment documentation
- "Adolescent growth charts revealed a concerning downward trend in weight percentiles." — Nutrition consultation report
Also known as
teenage growth charts
pubertal growth references
Don't confuse with
pediatric growth charts
adult BMI charts