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See Latest ArticlesBMI report cards: will they pass or fail in the fight against pediatric obesity
Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 09/02/09
Evans EW et al. – Research does not suggest that BMI report cards will be effective in reducing rates of pediatric overweight and obesity. Instead, recent findings show that the potential for harm may outweigh possible benefits. States and countries that mandate the use of BMI report cards should make evaluation of these policies a priority.
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