The upper line in growth cha denotes what percentile of WHO reference standard: March 2005
Ans. A: 50th percentile The growth cha recommended by the Government of India has 4 reference curves. The topmost curve corresponds to 80% of the median (50th percentile) of the WHO reference standard. Second, third and fouh curve corresponds to 70, 60 and 50% of the median. Area between 80% and 70% lines indicates first degree/ mild malnutrition.
50th percentile
60th percentile
70th percentile
80th percentile