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Before you start
One number/percentile is not a health conclusion.
Who is this guide for?
Parents using Tipat Halav.
Age/condition-specific follow-up; no personal percentile, diagnosis or therapeutic nutrition advice.
The checklist
Keep visits continuous
Booklet/appointments.
Personal instructions override general tables.
Collect background/measurements
Weight/length records.
Home/clinic conditions can differ.
Ask about trend
Curve/summary.
One weight does not justify food change.
Share wider functioning
Observations/questions.
Growth and development are not one measurement.
Agree goal/date
Referral/next visit.
Do not await weighing if child appears ill.
Official sources
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Frequently asked questions
Does a low percentile alone mean a problem?
Do not conclude from one figure; team assesses trend, health and function.
Reports help us check and update guides.