Childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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“With obesity often comes debilitating, even fatal Type 2 diabetes. These are epidemics that America cannot ignore. The McDonald’s and Scripps Research alignment represents advancement in the effort to change the landscape of these severe pediatric health issues, and to find solutions that will benefit future generations of healthy adults in America.” “McDonald’s overall goal is to make a difference in the lives of children,” said Ralph Alvarez, president and chief operating officer, McDonald’s Corporation. “The collaboration with Scripps Research is an extension of
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 98 19 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002