Glossary · Growth

Growth chart

A reference plot of height, weight, head circumference, or BMI against age, used to track whether a child is growing on a steady curve. Pediatricians use the WHO chart for children under 2 and the CDC chart for ages 2–19. The trend matters more than any single point.

Related terms

BMI percentile (children)
Growth spurt
Catch-up growth
Failure to thrive
Childhood obesity
WHO growth standards

Miriel uses this concept across food scans, meal plans, and AI Coach responses where it is relevant to a child's profile. For the underlying clinical and scientific basis, see the research page.