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A Nation at Risk: Obesity in the United States
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This statistical sourcebook provides key facts about obesity. The sourcebook was produced by The American Heart Association, in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It's a useful guide for policymakers, health professionals, media and school officials, among others.



OrganizationAmerican Heart Association
Resource TypeFact Sheet
URLhttp://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jht...
LocationNational
Publish DateMay, 2005

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