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Local government actions to prevent childhood obesity /

(Number (ISBN

0309139287

(Number (ISBN

128255459X

(Number (ISBN

6612554592

(Number (ISBN

9780309139281

(Number (ISBN

9781282554597

(Number (ISBN

9786612554599

Erroneous ISBN

0309139279

Erroneous ISBN

9780309139274

Number

b799127

Title Proper

Local government actions to prevent childhood obesity /

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

Committee on Childhood Obesity Prevention Actions for Local Governments, Food and Nutrition Board [and others] ; Lynn Parker, Annina Catherine Burns, and Eduardo Sanchez, editors.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Washington, DC :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

National Academies Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

©2009.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource (xi, 125 pages) :

Other Physical Details

illustrations

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references.

Text of Note

Acting locally -- Creating equal opportunities for healthy weight -- Actions for healthy eating -- Actions for increasing physical activity.

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Text of Note

"The prevalence of childhood obesity is so high in the United States that it may reduce the life expectancy of today's generation of children. While parents and other adult caregivers play a fundamental role in teaching children about healthy behaviors, even the most positive efforts can be undermined by local environments that are poorly suited to supporting healthy behaviors. For example, many communities lack ready sources of healthy food choices, such as supermarkets and grocery stores. Or they may not provide safe places for children to walk or play. In such communities, even the most motivated child or adolescent may find it difficult to act in healthy ways. Local governments--with jurisdiction over many aspects of land use, food marketing, community planning, transportation, health and nutrition programs, and other community issues--are ideally positioned to promote behaviors that will help children and adolescents reach and maintain healthy weights. Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity presents a number of recommendations that touch on the vital role of government actions on all levels--federal, state, and local--in childhood obesity prevention. The book offers healthy eating and physical activity strategies for local governments to consider, making it an excellent resource for mayors, managers, commissioners, council members, county board members, and administrators."--Publisher's description.

Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address

MIL

Stock Number

255459

Title

Local government actions to prevent childhood obesity.

International Standard Book Number

9780309139274

Nutrition disorders in children.

Obesity in children-- United States-- Prevention.

Obesity in children-- United States.

Child.

Government Programs.

Health Promotion-- organization & administration.

Local Government.

Obesity-- prevention & control.

HEALTH & FITNESS-- Children's Health.

MEDICAL-- Pediatrics.

Nutrition disorders in children.

Obesity in children-- Prevention.

Obesity in children.

United States.

United States.

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7

HEA-- 046000

K

MED-- 069000

Number

Edition

Class number

Book number

Class number

Class number

Book Number

Burns, Annina Catherine.

Parker, Lynn.

Sanchez, Eduardo, (Eduardo J.)

Institute of Medicine (U.S.)., Committee on Childhood Obesity Prevention Actions for Local Governments.

Date of Transaction

20201207113746.0

Cataloguing Rules (Descriptive Conventions))

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Electronic name

[Book]

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