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Jelalian, Elissa; Wember, Yana Markov; Bungeroth, Heidi; Birmaher, Vered – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2007
Background: Pediatric obesity is a significant public health concern, with rising prevalence rates in both developed and developing countries. This is of particular significance given that overweight children and adolescents are at increased risk for multiple medical comorbidities, as well as psychosocial and behavioral difficulties. The current…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Public Health, Adolescents
Brandeis Univ., Waltham, MA. Center on Hunger and Poverty. – 2002
Asserting that 13 million U.S. children live in households with limited or uncertain access to sufficient food, this report highlights recent findings showing the adverse consequences of hunger and food insecurity for children. The findings are grouped into three broad areas: health consequences, psychosocial and behavioral impacts, and learning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Problems, Child Health, Child Welfare