| Description |
522 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Main characteristics of childhood obesity -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Geographical, historical, and epidemiological aspects -- 3. Main factors associated with obesity in various periods of growth -- 4. Physical characteristics of the obese child and adolescent -- 5. Energy expenditure and physical activity -- 6. Evaluation of functional status -- 7. Food intake -- 8. Biochemical characteristics -- 9. Hormonal characteristics -- 10. Psychosocial aspects of obesity -- 11. Health problems -- Pt. 2. Treatment and management principles -- 12. Treatment and management -- 13. Practical programs for weight management during the growing years -- 14. Summary -- 15. General conclusions and perspectives |
| Summary |
"Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment, Second Edition summarizes the latest scientific knowledge on obesity in children. This edition focuses on the developmental aspects of obesity, especially on the influences and factors predisposing individuals to obesity from early periods of life. This new body of knowledge stems from both basic research and recent epidemiological and clinical studies. All chapters are updated and special attention is given to the prevention of obesity in the context of developmental physiology, lifestyle modification, and dietary and physical activity approaches."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 427-501) and index |
| Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to EBL (Ebook Library) |
| Subject |
Obesity in children.
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Obesity.
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Child.
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Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena.
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| Author |
Hills, Andrew P.
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Ebooks Corporation.
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| LC no. |
2004057047 |
| ISBN |
0849322537 alkaline paper |
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