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Schools cannot stand alone in obesity fight.

Authors :
Berlin, Steve
Source :
Education Daily; 10/6/2006, Vol. 39 Issue 180, p1-6, 2p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article discusses obesity in children and schools. According to Janet Thornton, president of the School Nutrition Association, schools are not solely responsible for the health of children and that parents and the community including restaurants must do their part in providing foods and alternatives to tater tots.

Subjects

Subjects :
CHILDHOOD obesity
STUDENT health
OVERWEIGHT children
CHILDREN'S health
OBESITY
NUTRITION

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00131261
Volume :
39
Issue :
180
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Education Daily
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
22750286

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