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Research Article

Childhood Obesity: Effects on Children's Participation, Mental Health, and Psychosocial Development

, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA & , PhD, OTR/L
Pages 99-112 | Received 20 Dec 2012, Accepted 08 Mar 2013, Published online: 19 Apr 2013

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