Obesity in children
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Obesity in children

Carrie Ruxton Freelance dietician and registered public health nutritionist.

This article reviews the causes of childhood obesity and suggests different approaches to treatment and prevention.

Nursing Standard. 18, 20, 47-52. doi: 10.7748/ns2004.01.18.20.47.c3537

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Carrie@nutrition-communications.com

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This article has been subject to double blind peer review

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