Progress in preventing childhood obesity : how do we measure up?

Progress in preventing childhood obesity : how do we measure up? /

The nation's growing recognition of the obesity crisis as a major public health concern for our children and youth has led to an array of diverse efforts aimed at increasing physical activity and promoting healthful eating. These efforts, however, generally remain fragmented and small-scale. Fu...

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Progress in Preventing Childhood Obesity
Other Authors: Koplan, Jeffrey
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2007
Subjects:
Obesity in children > United States > Prevention.
Child health services > United States > Evaluation.
Nutrition policy > United States > Evaluation.
Children.
Child
Obesity > prevention & control
children (people by age group)
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Framework for evaluating progress
  • Diverse populations
  • Government
  • Industry
  • Communities
  • Schools
  • Home
  • Assessing the nation's progress in preventing childhood obesity.

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