Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 253-258 , July 2005

Health promotion strategies to encourage physical activity in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers

  • Kathy B. Gunner, MSN, RN, CPNP

      Affiliations

    • Kathy B. Gunner is Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Parkview Pediatric Clinic, Houston, Texas; and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics—Clinical, University of Texas, School of Nursing, Houston.
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Kathy B. Gunner, MSN, RN, CPNP, 2135 Maroneal, Houston, TX 77030
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  • Paige M. Atkinson, MSN, RN, CPNP

      Affiliations

    • Paige M. Atkinson is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics—Clinical, University of Texas School of Nursing, Houston.
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  • Julieana Nichols, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Julieana Nichols is Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas School of Medicine, Houston.
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  • Mona A. Eissa, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Mona A. Eissa is Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas School of Medicine, Houston.

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 Section EditorMary Margaret Gottesman, PhD, RN, CPNPOhio State University College of NursingColumbus, Ohio

PII: S0891-5245(05)00159-8

doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2005.05.002

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 253-258 , July 2005

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