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- Title
Obesity in looked after children: is foster care protective from the dangers of obesity?
- Authors
Hadfield, S C; Preece, P M
- Abstract
Obesity in all age groups of children has become an increasing concern in recent years. Children looked after by the Local Authority (LA) should be protected from health problems while being accommodated. These studies assess the effect on weight of looked after children (LAC) in the care of a Midlands County Council. They assess the frequency of obesity or overweight problems in looked after children following receipt into care and review changes in body mass index (BMI) while in the care of the LA.
- Publication
Child: care, health and development, 2008, Vol 34, Issue 6, p710
- ISSN
1365-2214
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1365-2214.2008.00874.x