Obesity in Children and Young People: A Crisis in Public Health

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Lobstein, Tim; Baur, Louise A.; & Uauy, Ricardo (2004). Obesity in Children and Young People: A Crisis in Public Health. Obesity Reviews, 5, 4-85.

Abstract

Discusses the increase in the risk of school-aged children carrying excess body fat for developing chronic disease. Concerns over the problem of childhood obesity; Calls for policy makers to consider taking action in solving childhood obesity; Factors contributing to the increased numbers of obese children.

URL

http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-789X.2004.00133.x

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year Published

2004

Journal Title

Obesity Reviews

Author(s)

Lobstein, Tim
Baur, Louise A.
Uauy, Ricardo