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- Title
Prevalence of childhood obesity in northeastern Ontario: a cross-sectional study.
- Authors
Haque, Foyez; de la Rocha, Alberto G; Horbul, Betty Ann; Desroches, Patricia; Orrell, Craig
- Abstract
In Canada, the incidence of childhood obesity has tripled within the past 20 years. The prevalence of obesity in the Timmins, Ontario, student population was studied to gain knowledge for program planning and resource allocation, and to compare Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria with Cole's international criteria for childhood obesity.
- Publication
Canadian journal of dietetic practice and research : a publication of Dietitians of Canada = Revue canadienne de la pratique et de la recherche en dietetique : une publication des Dietetistes du Canada, 2006, Vol 67, Issue 3, p143
- ISSN
1486-3847
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.3148/67.3.2006.143