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Scenario 1 - continued

Sarah: weight- and length-for-age charts They return one month later, and Sarah has gained some weight. Her mother says that they are offering larger portion sizes and expanding Sarah's food repertoire. Because you are still concerned about growth, you suggest that the family return for brief monthly follow-up visits for a few months.
  
Sarah: weight- and length-for-age charts Sarah and her family return regularly and you are able to track her rate of growth.

Sarah's growth is consistently between the 50th and 75th percentiles for weight-for-age and remains between the 75th and 90th for length-for-age.

 

Sarah: weight-for-length chart Sarah's most recent weight-for-length is close to the 50th percentile. You recommend that Sarah's growth be monitored at well child check-ups and that a referral be made if further concerns arise.

 

   
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