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Weight Velocity

Aka: Weight Velocity
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  1. Definition
    1. Child's weight change in grams over 1-2 months is compared to cohort of children of the same age
  2. Interpretation
    1. Weight change <5th percentile suggests Failure to Thrive Risk
  3. Resources
    1. WHO Weight Velocity Charts
      1. http://www.who.int/childgrowth/standards/w_velocity/en/

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