World Health Organization growth standards: How do Canadian children measure up?

Celia RoddAllison FeelyAllan B BeckerTheo J MoraesPadmaja SubbaraoPiushkumar J MandhaneSuzanne C ToughDiana L LefebvreMalcolm R SearsMeghan B AzadAtul Sharma

Published in: Paediatrics & child health (2020)

Compared to WHO growth charts, Canadian children at 3 years show an upward shift in BMIz and WfLz, particularly when formula-fed. Infant growth parameters may identify infants with increased risk of overweight/obesity at age 3 years; early recognition may allow targeting infants at higher risk.

Keyphrases

weight loss
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
weight gain
physical activity
adipose tissue
cancer therapy
body mass index
drug delivery
human milk