Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 266-275 , August 2006

Application of Theory-Based Health Behavior Change Techniques to the Prevention of Obesity in Children

  • Heidi Beckman, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Heidi Beckman, PhD, Health Psychology Department, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 600 Highland Avenue E3/218, Madison, WI 53792-2424.
    • ,
  • Suzanne Hawley, PhD, MPH
    • ,
  • Thomas Bishop, PsyD

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2006.02.012

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 266-275 , August 2006

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