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Percentiles and corresponding values of the standard deviation score and their interpretation in relation to anthropometric parameters.
| Percentile (PC) | Standard deviation score (SDS) | Body weight | Body height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <3rd | <-1.88 | Underweight | Growth deficiency | Underweight |
| 3rd-10th | ≥-1.88,<-1.66 | Normal | Normal | Normal |
| 10th-90th | ≥-1.66, ≤1.66 | Normal | Normal | Normal |
| 90th-97th | >1.66, ≤1.88 | Overweight | Normal | Overweight |
| >97th | >1.88 | Obesity | High growth | Obesity |
