Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4166508 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Increased body mass and adiposity are associated with increased intima-media thickness in children and teenagers. This association is present in children not considered overweight, underscoring the need for the continued promotion of adequate nutritional and physical exercise behavior during childhood.
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Authors
Steven D. MD, PhD, Paola MS, Ashley O. BS, John MD, Frederick PhD, Vicente MD, PhD,