TABLE 1-1Reference Heights and Weights for Children and Adults in the United States a

GenderAgeMedian Body Mass Index, kg/m2Reference Height, cm (in)Reference Weight, b kg (lb)
Male, female2–6 mo–64 (25)7 (16)
7–12 mo–72 (28)9 (20)
1–3 y–91 (36)13 (29)
4–8 y15.8118 (46)22 (48)
Male9–13 y18.5147 (58)40 (88)
14–18 y21.3174 (68)64 (142)
19–30 y24.4176 (69)76 (166)
Female9–13 y18.3148 (58)40 (88)
14–18 y21.3163 (64)57 (125)
19–30 y22.8163 (64)61 (133)
a

Adapted from NHANES III, 1988–1994.

b

Calculated from body mass index and height for ages 4 through 8 and older.

From: 1, Introduction to Dietary Reference Intakes

Cover of Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids
Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium, and Carotenoids.
Institute of Medicine (US) Panel on Dietary Antioxidants and Related Compounds.
Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2000.
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