wth and development form an unitary concept that indicates the quatitative and qualitative of maturational changes of anism.РPhysical growth can be assessed by various anthropometric measurements.Рposed of tissues, organs ,systems and fluid, etc. ? is mon and sensitive measurement of physical growth, especially for evaluating present nutrient state.РWeightРIncrement(kg/y )РIncrement(kg)РWeight (kg)РAgeР>2y ~Puberty 2kg /y 2Р3mР6±Р9±Р12mР12±Р24mР3РAt birthР3Р3Р6Р3Р3Р1、 The first growth spurt occurs in the first year of life (the increment is about 6kg).РPatterns of Weight IncrementР2、Growth is not at the same rate in different age : The increment of weight during the first 3 months is equal to that of the following 9 months. ? 3 、Yearly increments increase slowly until the onset of puberty.