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obesity risk factors in children and adolescents  

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  • Anything that fosters a positive balance between energy intake and expenditure would be considered a risk factor for obesity. Understanding risk factors for obesity in adolescents would require large-population–based, prospective longitudinal studies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Obesity Risk Factors in Children and Adolescents]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-LRFJN51Z-V

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