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Murphey, David; Mackintosh, Bonnie; McCoy-Roth, Marci – Child Trends, 2011
The importance of good nutrition and exercise is well known, and parents have long worried about their children's diets and envied their high energy levels. Like so many life style habits, patterns of nutrition and exercise behaviors are typically established in early childhood. Poor diet and lack of exercise contribute to obesity, which has been…
Descriptors: Obesity, Exercise, Heart Disorders, Economically Disadvantaged