Document Type
Essay
Publication Date
Spring 2015
Abstract
Childhood obesity is a public and community health problem with real and serious consequences. Public health (school) nurses are in prime positions to advance change by promoting healthy food choices, encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle, and educating children, families, and communities as to the benefits of these choices. Our children are our future, and by making lifestyle changes together we can move forward toward a healthier future for all.
Recommended Citation
St. Hilaire (Class of 2015), Carrie, "Childhood Obesity in School-aged Children: A Public Health Crisis" (2015). SHU Undergraduate Works. 1.
https://digitalcommons.sacredheart.edu/undergrad/1
Creative Commons License
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Comments
An undergraduate capstone paper for the course NU-386 taught by Jill Mitchell (RN MSN) in the Bachelor of Nursing Program at Sacred Heart University. This paper was also a submission in the 2014/2015 Writing Across the Curriculum contest.