Academic Pediatrics
Volume 9, Issue 5 , Pages 291-292 , September 2009

Obesity Prevention and Control: From Clinical Tools to Public Health Strategies

  • Brook Belay, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Brook Belay, MD, MPH, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Hwy NE, MSK-24, Atlanta, Georgia 30341.
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  • William H. Dietz, MD, PhD

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 The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

PII: S1876-2859(09)00208-3

doi: 10.1016/j.acap.2009.08.002

Academic Pediatrics
Volume 9, Issue 5 , Pages 291-292 , September 2009

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