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Obesity in Adolescence

Author: Amador, Manuel A.

Source: Obesity and Poverty. A New Public Health Challenge, Obesity and Poverty. A New Public Health Challenge , pp. 117-124(8)

Publisher: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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Abstract:

In this chapter the author divides his article into three parts: changes in adiposity and fat distributions during puberty; characteristics of the obese adolescent; and reduction of risks of obesity and associated morbidity in adulthood.

Keywords: Obesity; Nutrition; Adolescent Health; Adolescence; Food Habits

Document Type: Miscellaneous

Publication date: 2004-01-01

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