Childhood Obesity in Florida: A Narrative Review on Current Trends and Interventions

• Main Authors: Corey Parliament (Author), E. McKenzie Driscoll (Author), Kristin Samuels (Author), Laura Ward (Author), Tammy M. Baranowski (Author), Tara Kessinger (Author), Alireza Jahan-mihan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of North Florida, 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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We examine current research on childhood obesity (CO) trends and intervention strategies in Florida. The fiscal, emotional, and health-related costs related to general obesity are staggering. Unfortunately, CO-related publicity, research, policy, and interventions have not been entirely successful i...