Case study Abby, a 10-year-old African American female, has attended elementary school for 5 years. Her appetite for mos

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Case study
Abby, a 10-year-old African American female, has attended
elementary school for 5 years. Her appetite for most foods is good.
She really likes to eat sweets but will eat fruits and vegetables
occasionally. She is involved in year-round field soccer
and loves to move. Abby weighs 85 pounds and is 58 in
tall.
1. Based on the above information, are you concerned about
Abby’s weight or height status? Why not?
2. Use growth curves to evaluate Abby's height (stature) and
weight (see pg. 30-6 and 30-7).
3. Has your concern for Abby changed after using growth charts
and figuring BMI?
4. What additional information would help you evaluate Abby's
height and weight? List at least three questions you would like to
have answered.
5. Based on the details of Abby's situation, what advice, if
any, would you give her parents?