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Measuring Progress in Obesity Prevention - Workshop Report
by Institute of Medicine, The National Academies of Science  on February 23, 2012
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The IOM formed the Committee on Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention to review the IOM's past obesity-related recommendations, identify a set of recommendations for future action, and recommend indicators of progress in implementing these actions.

 

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Noteshttp://www.iom.edu/Reports/2012/Measuring-Progress-in-Obesity-Prevention.aspx
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CategoryHealth / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
Children's Health
Wellness & Lifestyle
 
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