The rapid increase in overweight among children and adolescents is generating widespread concern. On average, rates of overweight for boys and girls remain similar. Some groups of children are more affected by overweight than others. This paper discusses the health consequences of childhood obesity. A list of school interventions for obesity prevention is also included.
Related Organizations
- Authorizing Institution
- Center for Health and Health Care in Schools
- Education Level
- Elementary Secondary Education
- Location
- United States
- Peer Reviewed
- F
- Publication Type
- Reports - Descriptive
- Published in
- United States of America
- Sponsor
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
