Is Childhood Obesity Associated with High-Fat Foods and Low Physical Activity?.

Muecke, Lee; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ442250

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391

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Is Childhood Obesity Associated with High-Fat Foods and Low Physical Activity?

Muecke, Lee; And Others

Journal of School Health, v62 n1 p19-23 Jan 1992

Study investigated whether high-fat food consumption and low physical activity were risk factors for obesity in third graders. Tests revealed a greater prevalence of childhood obesity in 1985 than in 1976-80. Neither intake nor activity level were independent risk factors, but there may be synergistic effects with both present. (SM)

Descriptors: Child Health, Eating Habits, Elementary Education, Grade 3, Health Behavior, Obesity, Physical Activity Level, Physical Fitness

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Texas

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