Why does a pediatrician measure and chart a child or infant's height, weight,
and head circumference and compare those measurements with growth
charts?
A. To determine if a patient is mentally healthy and start him or her in
therapy early if necessary
B. To see what percentile a child falls under and how the child's
growth compares to that of other healthy children
C. To determine if a patient will need any medication to either
increase or slow growth
D. To see how a patient's growth compares with how his or her
parents' growth at specific ages