The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 148, Issue 2 , Pages 152-154 , February 2006

Sugar-sweetened beverages, milk intake, and obesity in children and adolescents

  • William H. Dietz, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: William H. Dietz, MD, PhD, Director, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, MS-K24, Atlanta, GA 30341

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 The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control.

PII: S0022-3476(05)01206-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.12.045

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 148, Issue 2 , Pages 152-154 , February 2006

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