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Childhood Obesity: Prevention

Internet URL

http://www.obesity.org/subs/childhood/prevention.shtml  External Link

Sponsoring Agency

American Obesity Association

Description

Behaviors involving physical activity and nutrition are the cornerstone of preventing obesity in children and adolescents. Families and schools are the two most critical links in providing the foundation for those behaviors. This article provides some ways that parents and schools can establish a lifetime of healthy habit, including create an active environment and create a healthy eating environment.

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Review Date

9/12/2006