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Chapter 12, Problem 1.2CS
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To provide: Some sugggestions for improving Person T’s eating habits to his parents.
Introduction: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth charts are used to determine physical growth in children of 2–20 years of age. These charts are gender specific and are plotted in percentiles. These charts help in assessing and identifying health-related problems in children.
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