1. Childhood Obesity.
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Paula J. D'Amore
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CHILDHOOD obesity , *METABOLIC disorders , *NUTRITION disorders , *BODY weight , *PUBLIC health - Abstract
Obesity has grown into a major public health problem over the last few decades. Numerous research studies have focused on understanding the genetic, nutritional, and environmental causes of obesity and developing effective preventive strategies. In addition, there has been a growing attempt by the media to make the public more aware of this problem. However, the occurrence of obesity continues to rise to epidemic proportions in all age groups in this country and the overall global prevalence is climbing steadily. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2006
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