The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 3, Issue 8 , Pages 549-554 , September 2007

Childhood Overweight: Early Detection of Risk Factors

  • Lynn E. Shay, MSN, CPM, CRNP, NP-C

      Affiliations

    • Lynn E. Shay, MSN, CPM, CRNP, NP-C, is currently working in a private family practice in Berks County, PA.

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 In conjunction with national ethical standards, this author reports no relationship with business or industry that represents a conflict of interest.

PII: S1555-4155(07)00466-7

doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2007.06.003

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 3, Issue 8 , Pages 549-554 , September 2007

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