TITLE

Today's kids are no worse for weight

AUTHOR(S)

Kleinman, Ronald

PUB. DATE

April 1994

SOURCE

Education Digest;Apr94, Vol. 59 Issue 8, p69

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Discusses various aspects of obesity among children. Defining overweight; Causes of obesity in children; The issue of fat and cholesterol; Ways in which adults can encourage good eating habits.

ACCESSION #

9404117763

 

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