Since the American Heart Association last presented nutrition guidelines for children,
significant changes have occurred in the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and …

This review outlines the state of knowledge and research gaps in the area of determinants of
healthy eating among children and youth. The article is structured around individual and …

Background: Although the effects of nutrition on health and school performance are often
cited, few research studies have examined the effect of diet quality on the academic …

Since the American Heart Association last presented nutrition guidelines for children,
significant changes have occurred in the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and …

Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition, Third Edition examines the role of dairy products in
diet and health, covering such areas as cardiovascular health, hypertension, cancer, bone …

Objectives. In light of the alarming increase in childhood obesity and lack of evidence for the
effectiveness of school programs, we studied the effects of school programs in regard to …

Background: Increases in childhood overweight and obesity have become an important
public health problem in industrialized nations. Preventive public health action is required …

OBJECTIVE. The obesity epidemic in the United States continues to increase. Because
obesity tends to track over time, the increase in overweight among young children is of …

OBJECTIVE: Childhood obesity is higher among ethnic minorities. One reason may be the
limited access to affordable, healthy options. The disparate prevalence of urban corner …

Abstract As Mexican-American women and men migrate to the United States and/or become
more acculturated, their diets may become less healthy, increasing their risk of …