The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 156, Issue 2 , Pages 178-179 , February 2010

Measurement Matters

  • Mary Horlick, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Mary Horlick, MD, Pediatric Clinical Obesity Program, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 6707 Democracy Blvd, Rm 679, MSC 5450, Bethesda, MD 20892.

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 The views expressed in this editorial are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Institutes of Health or the Department of Health and Human Services.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2009.09.055

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 156, Issue 2 , Pages 178-179 , February 2010

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