Helping clinicians to assess children's growth and deliver brief interventions, to support their healthy growth and development, according to the NSW Health Growth Assessment in Children and Weight Assessment Guideline.
The children's BMI calculator is a screening tool for health professionals to assess how a child is growing.
While it is not a perfect measure, it is helpful to identify children who may need follow-up on their growth.
BMI calculator
Assessing children's growth is important for providing quality care.
The three-step Ask, Advise, Help (AAH) brief intervention model can support clinicians to deliver routine growth assessments for children. It can also help to track development, identify risks, address health concerns, and ensure timely support.
Learn how to assist families with child growth and development.
Programs and services to help families.
Resources in language for child's health assessment.
