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Childhood Obesity in France: Interventions Employed to Combat the Obesity Epidemic in French Elementary Schools

Creator:

Ridinger, Tara R.

Abstract:

The prevalence of childhood obesity and overweight has grown significantly in France in the past twenty years. Obesity is associated with many diseases such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, and depression. These diseases once confined to adults are increasingly being observed in children. Thus there are...

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Undergraduate Thesis

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Cultural changes influencing rising obesity rates in France

Creator:

McGregor, Erin M.

Abstract:

A survey of a non-random sample of adults was conducted in Angers, France to investigate possible cultural changes in dietary behaviors that may contribute to increasing rates of obesity. Participants described contemporary habits regarding eating habits and activity level, as well as attitudes and opinions about obesity. The results largely...

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Honors College Thesis

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Influencing Rising Obesity Rates in France. Abstract approved: Raymond Tricker A survey of a