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Informationen zum Autor Dr Jenny O'Dea has been an Associate Editor for Health Education Research (Oxford University Press) for several years. She has a Masters in Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley and a PhD in Medicine from the University of Sydney in which she focused on the improvement of body image among young adolescents. Recent research from Dr O'Dea's group of collaborative researchers and students includes a 3-year national Australian Research Council studytitled "Youth cultures of eating " and a 5-year study of children's growth, weight, health and participation in physical activity. The results of these two large, national studies add to the research about childhood obesity and the important role of nutrition educators, health professionals,teachers, parents and the media in the promotion of healthy eating and physical activity among young people. Klappentext An international examination of the issues, prevalence, prevention and interventions surrounding childhood obesity, one of the most high profile public health issues of the 21st century. Zusammenfassung An international examination of the issues, prevalence, prevention and interventions surrounding childhood obesity, one of the most high profile public health issues of the 21st century.
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An international examination of the issues, prevalence, prevention and interventions surrounding childhood obesity, one of the most high profile public health issues of the 21st century.
