Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 242-258 , July 2009

Integrative Review of School-based Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs

  • Wanda Zenzen, DNP, RN, FNP-C

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Wanda Zenzen, DNP, RN, FNP-C, 300 Sheridan Ct, Bay City, MI 48708.
    • ,
  • Suha Kridli, PhD, RN

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2008.04.008

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 23, Issue 4 , Pages 242-258 , July 2009

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