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» Roots of the Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Roots of the Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Causal web of obesity: Forces fueling the fat epidemic
Source:
International Obesity Task Force
Direct Causes: Too Much Food, Too Little Physical Activity
Genes Versus Environment: Why are Kids Eating More and Moving Less?
Contributing Societal Factors
Underlying Risk Factors and Deeper Sociocultural Roots
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