Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ618963
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Juvenile Obesity, Physical Activity, and Lifestyle Changes.
Bar-Or, Oded
Physician and Sportsmedicine, v28 n11 p51-52,55-56,58 Nov 2000
Because many obese children become obese adults, the recent rapid increase in juvenile obesity poses a major public health challenge. Enhanced physical activity is a cornerstone in a multidisciplinary approach to preventing and treating juvenile obesity. Giving exercise recommendations focused for obese youth is critical. Cutting down on sedentary behaviors can reap long- term benefits. (SM)
Descriptors: Child Health, Health Behavior, Life Style, Obesity, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Public Health
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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