Here’s a real-life example of the obesity problem sweeping the country: a 4-year-old Clark County boy entered the Head Start program weighing 104 pounds.
The boy was tall for his age. Still, the young child was severely overweight. His ideal weight, given his height, was 60 pounds, said Deanna Russell, health services supervisor at Educational Opportunities for Children and Families, which operates the Head Start program.
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