Provider Preference for Growth Charts in Tracking Children with Obesity

A web-based survey of pediatric care providers revealed differences in their preference for clinical charts that monitor growth in children with obesity. These findings are attributed to pediatric specialty training. Very few providers believe the currently available Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2000 body mass index-for-age charts adequately track growth in children with obesity.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - January 12, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Melissa Chambers, Sanil P. Reddy, Muideen T. Olaiya, Diana L. Dunnigan, Dorota Wasak, Mary A. Hoskin, William C. Knowler, Madhumita Sinha Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research