WHICH CHILDREN ARE AT RISK OF OBESITY

Authors
POSKITT EME
Citation
Eme. Poskitt, WHICH CHILDREN ARE AT RISK OF OBESITY, Nutrition research, 13, 1993, pp. 190000083-190000093
Citations number
44
Categorie Soggetti
Nutrition & Dietetics
Journal title
Nutrition research → ACNP
ISSN journal
02715317
Volume
13
Year of publication
1993
Supplement
1
Pages
190000083 - 190000093
Database
ISI
SICI code
0271-5317(1993)13:<190000083:WCAARO>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Obesity results from the interaction of several risk factors and genet ic susceptibility. Identification of those at risk is difficult. Preve ntion of obesity requires several strategies including changes in diet and exercise, and the whole family should be involved.