This document describes a prevention-focused action plan to decrease the prevalence of obesity in children in the United States. Actions steps are identified for the Federal Government, industry and media, State and local goverments, health care professionals, community and nonprofit organizations, State and local education authorities and schools, and parents and families. Recommendations are based on the best available evidence.

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Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Public Health, Government & Policymakers, Healthcare, Community- & Faith-Based Organizations, Informational & Educational, Primary Prevention, Secondary Prevention, Families & Households

Koplan JP, Liverman CT, Kraak VA, editors. Preventing childhood obesity: health in the balance [Internet]. [Washington]: National Academies Press (US). 2005 [cited 2013 Jan 17]. Available from: http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2004/Preventing-Childhood-Obesity-Health-in-the-Balance.aspx