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Obesity and Related Health Behaviors Among Urban and Rural Children in the United States: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2004 and 2005-2006

Description
Evaluates and compares the rates of overweight, obesity and related health behaviors among rural and urban children using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Author(s)
Ann McGrath Davis, Kevin J Bennett, Christie Befort, Nikki Nollen
Citation
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 36(6), 669-676
Date
07/2011
Type
Document
Tagged as
Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Obesity and weight control · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention