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Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community Volume 39, 2011 - Issue 3: Pediatric Health in the Community
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The Impact of a Community-Based Activity and Nutrition Program for Children

Jessica M. Valenzuela Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Farrah Jacquez Department of Psychology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Robin Pendery Greater Cincinnati Nutrition Council, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Lauren Niemes Greater Cincinnati Nutrition Council, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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David Huddleston Department of Psychology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Monica J. Mitchell Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Department of Psychology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Pages 182-193 | Published online: 16 Jun 2011

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