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Define obesity in children including statistics and methods to measure.

Central Objective: Define obesity in children by presenting current statistics and standard methods to measure weight and growth in early childhood settings (e.g., BMI-for-age and growth charts). Supporting Elements: Outline practical prevention strategies for children in early childhood education and child care centers, emphasize the educator''s role, and explain why proactive prevention is essential for long-term health.

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