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Prevalence And Determinants Of Overweight And Obesity In Preschoolers In Miami-Dade County, Catherina Chang
Prevalence And Determinants Of Overweight And Obesity In Preschoolers In Miami-Dade County, Catherina Chang
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Background: The prevalence of childhood overweight in the United States continues to be a national public health problem. The child care and household environments play an important role in the nutrition, physical activity, and screen-time behaviors of preschoolers. Aims: This dissertation aimed to (1) estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 3-5 year old children enrolled in child care centers in Miami-Dade County; (2) identify early life, dietary, and screen-time risk factors of overweight, and (3) assess child care centers' level of adherence to nutrition, physical activity, and screen-time regulations by center socioeconomic location (SEP). Methods: A total of …