Local government actions to prevent childhood obesity

"The prevalence of childhood obesity is so high in the United States that it may reduce the life expectancy of today's generation of children. While parents and other adult caregivers play a fundamental role in teaching children about healthy behaviors, even the most positive efforts can b...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Institute of Medicine (U.S.).
Autor Corporativo: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Childhood Obesity Prevention Actions for Local Governments (-)
Otros Autores: Parker, Lynn (-), Burns, Annina Catherine, Sanchez, Eduardo (Eduardo J.)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, DC : National Academies Press c2009.
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009622282006719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • ""Front Matter""; ""Reviewers""; ""Preface""; ""Contents""; ""Summary""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 Acting Locally""; ""3 Creating Equal Opportunities for Healthy Weight""; ""4 Actions for Healthy Eating""; ""5 Actions for Increasing Physical Activity""; ""Appendix A: Glossary""; ""Appendix B: Toolkits and Related Resources""; ""Appendix C: Methodology""; ""Appendix D: Assessing the Evidence for Childhood Obesity Prevention Action Steps""; ""Appendix E: Statement of Task""; ""Appendix F: Open Session""; ""Appendix G: Biographical Sketches""