The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 296-299 , April 2010

The Last One Picked: Psychological Implications of Childhood Obesity

  • Linda Sullivan

      Affiliations

    • Linda Sullivan, RN, DSN, PNP-BC, FNP-BC, is the director of advanced practice for the Mississippi Board of Nursing in Jackson.

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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(10)00065-6

doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2010.01.024

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 296-299 , April 2010

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