Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 51-57 , February 2011

Obesity Risk Knowledge and Physical Activity in Families of Adolescents

  • Elaine M. Rutkowski, PhD, RN, CNS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Nursing, California State University, Fullerton, CA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Elaine M. Rutkowski, PhD, RN, CNS.
  • ,
  • Cynthia D. Connelly, PhD, RN, FAAN

      Affiliations

    • University of San Diego, Hahn School of Nursing and Health Sciences, San Diego, CA

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2009.12.069

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 51-57 , February 2011