Public health strategies for preventing and controlling overweight and obesity in school and worksit

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A report on recommendations of the Taskforce on Community Preventive Services
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This paper identifies effective strategies for weight control that can be implemented in schools and workplaces, it looks at nutrition, physical activity, behavioural intentions and various combinations of these
Author(s):
David Katz, Meghan O'Connell, Ming-Chin Yeh, Haq Nawaz, Valentine Njike, Laurie Anderson, Stella Cory, William Dietz
Publisher(s):
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Reference #:
unknown
Date Published:
07/10/2005
Copyright:
Publisher Email: laa1@cdc.gov
Region:
USA Location: unknown
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
physical activity
nutrition
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.25 Walking & obesity
-3 Safety & Health

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