Nutrition & You (3rd Edition)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780321910400
Author: Joan Salge Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 4CYU
Summary Introduction
Introduction: Obesity is referred to as a chronic condition characterized by an abnormal increase in body mass index (BMI). Childhood obesity occurs when a child is above his normal weight as per his age and height. The causes may be genetics and behavior or lifestyle.
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