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Winick, Myron – 1988
This reference brief deals with the problem of childhood obesity and how it can lead to obesity in the adult. Eighty-four abstracts are presented of studies on the identification, prevention, and treatment of obesity in children, focusing on diet and psychological attitudes. Subjects of the studies were children ranging in age from infancy through…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Child Health, Eating Habits, Metabolism