How children eat may contribute to rising levels of obesity: children's eating behaviours: an intergenerational study of family influences.
The term 'obesogenic environment' is rapidly becoming part ofcommon phraseology. However, the influence of the family and the home environment on children's eating behaviours is little understood. Research that explores the impact of this micro environment and intergenerational influences affecting...
| Published in: | International Journal of Health Promotion & Education Vol. 47; no. 1; pp. 4 - 12 |
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| Format: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2009
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