Television Watching, Energy Intake, and Obesity in US Children

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Authors

Carlos J. Crespo · University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Ellen Smit · Johns Hopkins University

Richard P. Troiano · National Institutes of Health

Susan J. Bartlett

Caroline A. Macera

Ross E. Andersen · Johns Hopkins University

Abstract

As the prevalence of overweight increases, the need to reduce sedentary behaviors and to promote a more active lifestyle becomes essential. Clinicians and public health interventionists should encourage active lifestyles to balance the energy intake of children.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Child Development and Digital Technology Children's Physical and Motor Development

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Volume 155, Issue 3, pp. 360-360

DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.155.3.360

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