Updated Growth Monitoring Charts

About This Tool

Updated growth monitoring charts based on WHO Child Growth Standards. These charts are essential tools for tracking weight-for-age, height-for-age, and weight-for-height of children 0-5 years. Color-coded zones help quickly identify normal growth, moderate malnutrition, and severe malnutrition.

Key Features

• WHO-standard weight-for-age charts (boys and girls)
• Height/length-for-age charts (boys and girls)
• Weight-for-height charts for wasting assessment
• BMI-for-age charts for children 2-5 years
• Color-coded zones: Green (normal), Yellow (moderate), Red (severe)
• Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) reference bands
• Available in English, Khasi, and Garo

How to Use

1. 1Measure the child's weight and height/length accurately
2. 2Plot the measurements on the appropriate chart (by sex and age)
3. 3Check which color zone the plotted point falls in
4. 4If in Yellow or Red zone, initiate counseling and refer as needed
5. 5Track trends over time by connecting plotted points
6. 6Share findings with the parent and explain next steps