The Role of Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity
Department or Administrative Unit
Nutrition Exercise and Health Sciences
Document Type
Article
Author Copyright
Copyright 2000 Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1-2000
Journal
Pediatric Nursing
Abstract
Obesity is epidemic in the United States today and on the rise in children. The consequences of physical inactivity, poor diet, and excessive television produce obese children. Lack of regular physical exercise contributes to a child's likelihood to be obese, while a program of exercise can reverse an unhealthy lifestyle. Weight loss and/or gain can be simply represented by the laws of thermodynamics and serve as the basis for understanding the role of physical activity and exercise interventions. General endurance training and sustained activities are among several exercise strategies recommended to prevent or treat obesity.
Recommended Citation
Roberts, S. O. (2000). The Role of Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity. Pediatric Nursing, 26(1).
Comments
This article was originally published in Pediatric Nursing.
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