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Little Beacons of Change: Targeting Preschool Children to Drive a Culture of Health
Authors:
Jacqueline Latina ,
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, US
Sameer Bansilal,
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, US
Rajesh Vedanthan,
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, US
Valentin Fuster
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, US
Abstract
Highlights
- Childhood obesity persists into adulthood, and early prevention is paramount.
- A preschool-based curriculum has been developed to promote healthy behaviors.
- The FAMILIA project is promoting healthy lifestyles among families in East Harlem.
How to Cite:
Latina J, Bansilal S, Vedanthan R, Fuster V. Little Beacons of Change: Targeting Preschool Children to Drive a Culture of Health. Global Heart. 2016;11(4):467–8. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.gheart.2016.10.023
Published on
01 Dec 2016.
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