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Overweight and Obesity: Childhood Overweight

Internet URL

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/childhood/  

Sponsoring Agency

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Description

This Web site provides information about childhood overweight, including how overweight is defined for children, the prevalence of overweight, the factors associated with overweight, and the related health consequences.

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Review Date

11/29/2006