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Chapter 12, Problem 1.3CS
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To provide: Some sugggestions to the parents of Person T parents for increasing his physical activity level.
Introduction: Physical activities play a vital role in the growth and development of a child. Children who establish healthy lifestyle patterns from their childhood will carry the same lifestyle patterns for the rest of their lives. Parents should provide support and guidance to their child about physical activity required per day.
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= 11.18
Frame size = Small frame
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20.83 (Normal)
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Standard:
Weight (in kilogram) height (in meter, squared)
(30kg)/(1.44m)
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