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Pediatric Obesity
Author(s) -
Lake Alan M.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.935
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1941-2444
pISSN - 0148-6071
DOI - 10.1177/0148607111423915
Subject(s) - obesity , intervention (counseling) , childhood obesity , medicine , physical activity , pediatrics , gerontology , environmental health , intensive care medicine , psychology , physical therapy , nursing , overweight
This article reviews the factors contributing to early childhood obesity and the options for recognition and early intervention. The role for developing preschool wellness programs that incorporate nutrition education and physical activity is presented with a model under development in the state of Maryland.