Case Study: Comparison of 1977 and 2000 Growth Charts

Mary, Born December 2, 1997

Race-Ethnicity: White Hispanic

Nutritional Profile: Exclusively breast fed, first 4 months; Solids gradually introduced after 4 months

 

Mary’s Weight
At Birth 6 lb, 7 oz
At 1 Month 9 lb, 8 oz
At 3 Months 12 lb, 2 oz
At 4 Months 14 lb, 5 oz
At 6 Months 17 lb, 4 oz
At 8 Months 17 lb, 4 oz
At 10 Months 18 lb, 0 oz
At 12 Months 19 lb, 0 oz
At 15 Months 19 lb, 15 oz
At 18 Months 20 lb, 14 oz
At 24 Months 22 lb, 7 oz
At 30 Months 24 lb, 10 oz

 

Compare Charts

1977 Chart

 1977 Growth Chart 
 

2000 Chart

 2000 Growth Chart