Prevention of childhood obesity by reducing soft drinks

International Journal of Obesity

Volumn 29, Issue , 2005, Pages S54-S57

  James, J ^a   Kerr, D ^a  

^a ROYAL BOURNEMOUTH HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Childhood obesity; Prevention; School based intervention; Soft drinks

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; CALORIC INTAKE; CARBONATED BEVERAGE; CHILD; CHILDHOOD DISEASE; DIABETES MELLITUS; DISEASE ASSOCIATION; FEMALE; HEALTH PROGRAM; HUMAN; MALE; OBESITY; PRIMARY PREVENTION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REVIEW; RISK ASSESSMENT; RISK FACTOR;

BEVERAGES; CARBONATED BEVERAGES; CHILD; DIETARY SUCROSE; ENERGY INTAKE; FOOD HABITS; HUMANS; OBESITY; SCHOOLS;

EID: 33644970891     PISSN: 03070565     EISSN: 14765497     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0803062     Document Type: Article

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