A Selection of
Published Literature
on Nutrition, Physical Activity & Weight

The following lists of citations are comprised of articles from peer-reviewed literature and some surveillance reports focusing on children and adolescents. The citations are organized by the topics below and may be repeated in more than one category.

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Topics

Definition & Measurement of Weight Status
Diabetes Type II in Children and Adolescents
Dietary Factors Related to Weight & Health:
Beverage Consumption (Juice and Soda) Breakfast Consumption among Children Development of Eating Patterns Diet Composition & Intake - Adults Diet Composition & Intake - Adults Family Meals Feeding & Parenting Practices Meal Patterns Measurement of Intake School Nutrition Trends in Food Consumption
Environmental Factors
Ethnicity & Immigration Status
Family & Home Environment
Food Insecurity, Poverty, and Weight Status
Food Systems Analysis (link to UC SAREP bibliography)
Genetic Factors
Interventions Prevention Treatment
Longitudinal & Growth Studies
Literature Reviews
Economic Costs & Health Impacts of Obesity
Physical Activity
Physiological Factors - this section includes:
Developmental Stages Body Weight Regulation Energy Expenditure in Children Energy Balance Fitness
Policy
Psychological Factors - this section includes:
	Perceptions, Attitudes & Concerns about Weight Weight Control Practices Eating Problems & Disorders Body Image, Size Discrimination & Self Esteem Psychological Aspects of Childhood Obesity
Risk Factors & Predictors
Surveillance: Nutrition, Physical Activity, Weight
Socioeconomic Factors
Social Factors
Television

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