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Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the Balance
Summary,
115
References,
115
4
A NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY
125
Leadership, Coordination, and Priority Setting,
129
State and Local Priorities,
131
Research and Evaluation,
134
Surveillance and Monitoring,
137
Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs,
141
Nutrition Assistance Programs,
142
Agricultural Policies,
144
Other Policy Considerations,
146
Recommendation,
147
References,
148
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INDUSTRY, ADVERTISING, MEDIA, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
153
Industry,
153
Nutrition Labeling,
166
Advertising, Marketing, and Media,
171
Media and Public Education,
177
References,
185
6
LOCAL COMMUNITIES
193
Mobilizing Communities,
194
Health Care,
221
References,
227
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SCHOOLS
237
Food and Beverages in Schools,
238
Physical Activity,
253
Classroom Curricula,
261
Advertising in Schools,
265
School Health Services,
269
After-School Programs and Schools as Community Centers,
272
Evaluation of School Programs and Policies,
274
Recommendation,
276
References,
278
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HOME
285
Promoting Healthful Eating Behaviors,
287
Promoting Physical Activity,
296
Decreasing Inactivity,
301
