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Prevalence and correlates of high body mass index in rural Appalachian children aged 6-11 years
Rural and Remote Health, 10/22/09

Montgomery–Reagan K et al. – Consistent with expectations, prevalence of high BMI in this sample of rural Appalachian children exceeds national averages. Prevalence of overweight varied by age and sex; boys are particularly vulnerable to developing obesity, especially as they age. Preliminary survey data suggest that eating breakfast at home and at school and increased hours of television viewing may be associated with higher BMI, especially in younger boys.

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