Italian cross-sectional growth charts for height, weight and BMI (6-20 y).

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To trace growth charts for height, weight and body mass index (BMI) that apply to the whole Italian population. Different charts were drawn for central-north and south Italy since children in central-north regions are known to be taller and leaner.

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DOI:: 10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601314

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