Routine growth assessments include measuring the height and weight of children (birth to 16 years) in NSW Health facilities. Increasing parental awareness of children’s weight status is an important first step in providing healthy lifestyle support for families.As a Health professional you can:Assess Assess the child’s height, weight and weight status Ask about the family lifestyle and behaviours Advise Show the parent where their child is on the BMI for age chart Discuss the concept of a healthy weight, and potential impacts of being above a healthy weight Use positive, non-judgemental language Provide healthy lifestyle key messages using clear, practical, family-focused examplesAssist Discuss in more detail what the family and child can do together to maintain a healthier lifestyle Focus on supporting healthy behaviours and positive lifestyle habits Assist the family to consider their options and set achievable goalsArrange Ongoing assistance and support Refer to Go4Fun or other family-focused lifestyle management servicesResources Body mass index (BMI)-for-age percentile chart for boys and girls (NSW Health) Healthy habits for children flyer (NSW Health) Healthy lifestyle fact sheets for families available in 12 languages (Western Sydney Local Health District)Useful Links Healthy Kids for Professionals (NSW Health) Weight management at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead Healthy growth for children (WSLHD Child & Family Health) Healthy lifestyle program for families - Go4FunContactWSLHD Health PromotionEmail [email protected] for more information and local support with Routine Growth Assessments.