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Researchers Find Link Between Obesity and Diabetes in Children
IRS Allows Tax Deduction for Obesity Treatment
Physical Fitness Level: Best Predictor of Death in Men
Presto! Portion Sizes Grow Before Our Eyes
Treatment for Lipodystrophy Reveals New Workings of Leptin
Doctors Advised to Screen for "Pre-diabetes"
Public-Private Partnership Seeks To Improve the Nation's Health
Health Information for Older Adults
New WIN Publication
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Pediatric Overweight: A Review of the Literature. 2001. This 128-page report from the Center for Weight and Health, College of Natural Resources at the University of California, Berkeley focuses on the prevalence of overweight in children, associated risks, and family-, school-, and community-based interventions. It also describes policy initiatives, and provides statistics on youth across the country, with a special focus on California. The report can be accessed at www.cnr.berkeley.edu/cwh/activities/position.shtml.

Scientific Statement. Exercise Standards for Testing and Training — For Healthcare Professionals. 2001. This 46-page report updates the 1995 American Heart Association (AHA) standards for exercise testing and training. The report describes equipment, protocols, and interpretation of test results. It includes a section dedicated to exercise prescription with special populations and a glossary of terms. Print copies are available from the AHA at 1-800-242-8721. Electronic copies can be viewed or printed from the Circulation website at www.circulationaha.org. s

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