Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity

by Eduardo Sánchez, Annina Catherine Burns, National Research Council, et al.

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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 be undermined by local environments that are poorly suited to supporting healthy behaviors. For example, many communities lack ready sources of healthy food choices,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0309139279

ISBN13:9780309139274

Release Date:January 2010

Publisher:National Academies Press

Length:138 Pages

Weight:0.90 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 8.1" x 9.9"

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