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Results 1 - 10 of 18 for Height
  1. Body Weight (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... healthy body weight depends on your sex and height. For children, it also depends on your age. ...
  2. Dwarfism (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... dwarfism have short stature. This means that their height is under 4' 10" as an adult. They ... in families where both parents are of average height. More than 300 different conditions can cause dwarfism. ...
  3. Obesity in Children (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... than what's considered healthy for his or her height. Children grow at different rates, so it isn' ... provider to check whether your child's weight and height are in a healthy range. If a weight- ...
  4. Puberty (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... have a growth spurt (a rapid increase in height) that lasts for about 2 or 3 years. This brings them closer to their adult height, which they reach after puberty. NIH: National Institute ...
  5. Baby Health Checkup (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... complete physical exam, which includes: Checking your baby's height and weight Looking at their head, ears, nose, ...
  6. Child Development (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... normal" is. There can be big differences in height, weight, and build among healthy children. Diet, exercise ...
  7. Ergonomics (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... prevent carpal tunnel syndrome Being sure that the height of your desk chair allows your feet to ...
  8. Fatty Liver Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... examine your body and check your weight and height. Your doctor will look for signs of fatty ...
  9. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... upper lip Small head size Shorter-than-average height Low body weight Poor coordination Hyperactive behavior Difficulty ...
  10. Growth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... are problems that prevent children from developing normal height, weight, sexual maturity or other features. Very slow ...
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