Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 45, Issue 3, Supplement , Pages S8-S17 , September 2009

The Need for Bold Action to Prevent Adolescent Obesity

Received 13 November 2008 ,Accepted 4 March 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.03.004

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