Address the growing societal problem of childhood obesity with this practical guide
Childhood obesity and its associated health issues remain major societal concerns across both developed and developing worlds. In the United Kingdom, as many as a quarter of all children starting school are living with obesity, and this prevalence only increases as children and young people age. It has never been more critical for dietitians, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to understand the mechanisms of childhood obesity and how to tackle this significant public health issue.
Child and Adolescent Obesity offers a comprehensive, practical, evidence-based overview of this subject. Adopting a modern approach, it incorporates global perspectives, including parent interviews, to produce a thorough and rigorous discussion of best practices. Clear and accessible, it is a must-own for all social and healthcare professionals working with children and adolescents.
Readers will also find:
In-depth discussion of the building blocks of successful programmes Detailed discussion of topics including physical activity, family mealtimes, the whole systems approach, and more Guidelines for communicating key concepts related to obesity management with policymakers, senior managers, commissioners, and the general public
Child and Adolescent Obesity is ideal for dietitians, nutritionists, health and social care professionals, and students and trainees for these professions.
By:
Laura Stewart (AppleTree Healthy Lifestyle Consultancy)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 24mm
Weight: 539g
ISBN: 9781119798842
ISBN 10: 1119798841
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 19 August 2024
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword xv Abbreviations xviii Acknowledgements xxi Introduction: The Voices of Lived Experience 1 Laura Stewart 1 What Is Childhood Obesity and Why Does It Matter 16 Laura Stewart 2 Socio-Economic Inequalities and Childhood Obesity 36 Laura Stewart 3 Systems Thinking and Systems Approaches to Address Obesity 51 Jenny Gillespie 4 Raising the Topic of Child Weight 74 Laura Stewart 5 Changing Behaviours 89 Laura Stewart 6 Physical Activity, Screen Time and Sleep 105 Laura Stewart 7 Modifying Energy Intake 119 Laura Stewart 8 Measuring and Monitoring in Practice 134 Laura Stewart 9 Understanding Obesity in Early Life 150 Julie Lanigan 10 Family Meal Times 165 Judith Cruikshank and Laura Stewart 11 Childhood Weight Management in Practice 181 Laura Stewart 12 Adolescent Weight Management: The Factors for Clinicians to Be Aware 197 Clare Q Neilson 13 Weight Management Considerations in Children Living with Special Educational Needs and Disability 217 Kiranjit Atwal and Laura Stewart 14 Obesity, Safeguarding and Child Protection 234 Rhian Augustus, Shelley Easter, and Laura Stewart Index 255
Laura Stewart, PhD, is Lead Consultant for AppleTree Healthy Lifestyle Consultancy and former Professional Adviser to the Scottish Government. She has completed a PhD in childhood weight management incorporating both quantitative and qualitative research.
