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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You do know they have a conditional chart that gives weight distribution conditional on height? They pull it out if there is a reason to be more precise. It isn't rocket science to tell if a 12 year old needs to lose 15-20. [/quote] If a 12 yr old has an actual weight problem (meaning an actual acceleration in weight not a kid who is just larger than average or going through the normal pre-puberty weight gain), the goal should be weight stabilization while s/he grows in height and returns to his/her normal growth curve. Going on a diet to lose 15-20 lbs is not an appropriate prescription for a kid.[/quote]
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