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| Physician and Sportsmedicine | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBar-Or, Oded – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 2000
Because many obese children become obese adults, the recent rapid increase in juvenile obesity poses a major public health challenge. Enhanced physical activity is a cornerstone in a multidisciplinary approach to preventing and treating juvenile obesity. Giving exercise recommendations focused for obese youth is critical. Cutting down on sedentary…
Descriptors: Child Health, Health Behavior, Life Style, Obesity
