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Childhood obesity: why is this happening to our children?
1Department of Nutritional Sciences, College of Allied Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, P.O. Box 26901, Oklahoma City, OK 73190, USA.
The Journal of the Oklahoma State Medical Association
|August 21, 2002
Abstract:
Obesity among children is epidemic in the U.S. Although a serious problem because of the rising incidence of Type II diabetes as well as heart disease, it is preventable. Unfortunately, it is difficult to prevent because of the problem of getting people to change dietary habits and increase their physical activity. However, it is a serious enough health issue to require the attention and actions of physicians.