Which growth chart is commonly used for children older than 2 years to assess percentile?

• A. WHO growth charts
• B. BMI-for-age chart
• C. Height-for-age percentile
• D. CDC growth charts

Answer: (D)

Percentiles on growth charts show how a child’s size compares with peers of the same age and sex, helping to identify normal versus concerning growth patterns. For children older than 2 years, the standard reference routinely used is the CDC growth charts. These charts provide multiple measures—weight-for-age, height-for-age, and BMI-for-age—so you can track overall growth trajectory and identify underweight, overweight, or obesity. The WHO charts are more commonly applied to younger children or in international contexts, and BMI-for-age is just one part of the charting system rather than the single chart used for general growth assessment. Hence, the chart commonly used for older children to assess percentile is the CDC growth charts.