Gendered dimensions of obesity in childhood and adolescence

By: Helen N Sweeting
Published in: Nutrition Journal 2008, 7:1
Via: Docuticker

This review suggests differences between males and females in exposure and vulnerability to obesogenic environments, the consequences of child and adolescent obesity, and responses to interventions for the condition. A clearer focus on gender differences is required among both researchers and policy makers within this field.

(http://www.nutritionj.com/content/7/1/1)