Should early childhood be a priority period for obesity prevention?


Autoria(s): Nichols, Melanie Sarah
Data(s)

01/01/2009

Resumo

This thesis explored a range of issues relating to overweight and obesity in children aged 0 to 5 years in Victoria, Australia. Key findings included relatively low prevalence and decreasing trends of overweight and obesity, and strong existing support for health behaviours in kindergartens and child care services.

Identificador

http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30030532

Idioma(s)

eng

Publicador

Deakin University, Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Palavras-Chave #Obesity in children - Prevention #Children - Nutrition #Infants - Nutrition #Kindergarten facilities - Victoria #Day care centers - Victoria
Tipo

Thesis