title: Pediatric obesity: preventive measures in early childhood.
abstract: This article reviews the factors contributing to early childhood obesity and the options for recognition and early intervention. The role for developing preschool wellness programs that incorporate nutrition education and physical activity is presented with a model under development in the state of Maryland.
authors.affiliation: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. alakeslake@aol.com
authors.forename: Alan M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Lake
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002664:Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D061345:Early Medical Intervention; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006266:Health Education; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008396:Maryland; D009043:Motor Activity; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control*