Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 5-19 , February 2008

Systematic Review of Childhood Obesity Prevention

  • Linda G. Wofford, RN, MSN, CPNP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Linda Wofford, RN, MSN, CPNP, DNP student, University of Kentucky, Belmont University, College of Health Sciences and Nursing, 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212.

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2007.07.006

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 5-19 , February 2008

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