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Direct linkForster-Scott, Latisha – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2007
According to data from the National Center for Health Statistics, childhood obesity rates are highest among ethnic minorities. It is very helpful to consider the role of culture when attempting to analyze and explain obesity rates in ethnic minority populations. Culture influences the attitudes and beliefs toward exercise, food and nutrition, and…
Descriptors: Obesity, Minority Group Children, Ethnic Groups, Cultural Influences
