Childhood obesity: a NICHD workshop report
1986
Blessing, P.
How and why children become obese, the subject of a recent National Institute of Child Health and Human Development workshop, has been attributed to a range of things - from genes to watching television. The fact that obese children face greater risks of developing psychological/social problems, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or even sleep apnea has prompted more intensive investigation into prevention/treatment programs. Overfeeding in infancy, hypnotic effects of watching television, environmental influences, and genetic predispositions may all play a role in childhood obesity. Discussions of prevention/treatment point to the fact that parental involvement is most important, as well as a high quality weight reduction program. Information on obesity measurement is included.(jd-b)
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