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Published online 11 August 2004 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news040809-12
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WHO to define ideal for child growth
International project will reclassify healthy height and weight.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is rewriting the rulebook on how fast and fat children should grow. Their new healthy growth guidelines, due to be released next year, should help fight malnutrition and obesity.
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