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Authors :
Weisberg, Stuart P.
Grizzard, Tarayn
Blumenthal, Susan J.
Daynard, Richard A.
Carter, Robert Colin
Fried, Ellen J.
Nestle, Marion
Coppock, Dagan Edrick
Source :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association; 11/6/2002, Vol. 288 Issue 17, p2176, 7p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Examines the American epidemic of obesity. Obesity that is undertreated by U.S. physicians; Public heath approach that is required to decrease obesity; Lawsuits that challenge the food industry; Interventions against obesity that are school-based; Soft drinks that contribute to obesity; Poem,'The Masonic Temple Bride.'

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
288
Issue :
17
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7724206