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When Using the CDC Growth Charts for Boys and Girls

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When using the CDC growth charts for boys and girls ages 2 years to 20 years,either standing height or recumbent length can be appropriately used.


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Food Intake

The consumption of food by an organism or individual, key for sustenance and health.

Body Weight

The measure of weight of an individual's body, often used as an indicator of health in relationship to height.

Prevalence

The proportion of a particular population found to be affected by a specific condition at a given time.

BED

Binge Eating Disorder; a psychological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort, followed by feelings of guilt or shame.

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