The Growing Epidemic of Child and Youth Obesity – Another Twist?

The Growing Epidemic of Child and Youth Obesity – Another Twist?

The state of childhood obesity in Canada and many countries worldwide has reached epidemic proportions. This has led to higher rates of adult obesity and associated conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Here, LeBlanc suggests several interventions to stop the epidemic of obe...

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Veröffentlicht in:Canadian journal of public health 2003-09, Vol.94 (5), p.329-330
1. Verfasser: LeBlanc, Claire M.A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Body Image
Body Mass Index
Canada - epidemiology
Child
Child, Preschool
Children & youth
Diet
Diet - adverse effects
EDITORIAL/ÉDITORIAL
Exercise
Female
Humans
Male
Obesity
Obesity - epidemiology
Obesity - psychology
Physical fitness
Risk Factors
Self Concept
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Zusammenfassung:The state of childhood obesity in Canada and many countries worldwide has reached epidemic proportions. This has led to higher rates of adult obesity and associated conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Here, LeBlanc suggests several interventions to stop the epidemic of obesity such improving the education of parents and modification of the media's portrayal of the normal body appearance.
ISSN:0008-4263
1920-7476
DOI:10.1007/bf03403554