The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 281-286 , April 2010

Key Factors in Haitian and Hispanic Children and Obesity: Parent Answers

  • Andra Opalinski

      Affiliations

    • Andra Opalinski, PhD, ARNP, CPNP-P, is an assistant professor at Jacksonville University School of Nursing, focusing on pediatric nursing, in Jacksonville, FL.

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 In compliance with national ethical guidelines, the author reports no relationships with business or industry that would pose a conflict of interest.

PII: S1555-4155(09)00498-X

doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2009.08.020

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 281-286 , April 2010