Recommended cut-offs by the World Health Organization for screening for undernutrition and overnutrition21,22
| Variable | Age | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth to 2 yr | 2 to 5 yr | 5 to 19 yr | |
| Measure | Weight-for-length | BMI-for-age | BMI-for-age |
| Wasted | < 3rd centile | < 3rd centile | < 3rd centile |
| Overweight | > 97th centile | > 97th centile | > 85th centile |
| Obese | 99.9th centile | 99.9th centile | 97th centile |
Note: BMI = body mass index.