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Direct linkFlegal, Katherine M.; Tabak, Carolyn J.; Ogden, Cynthia L. – Health Education Research, 2006
Studies in a variety of countries have shown increases in the prevalence of overweight among children in recent years. These increases have given rise to concern about children's health and well-being. The terminology used in these studies varies considerably. However, whatever the terminology used, such studies are generally based on weight…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Definitions, Health Conditions
