Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment

Jana Parizkova, Andrew Hills

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CRC Press
19 September 2019

Medicine: general issues; Paediatric medicine

Series: Modern Nutrition

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.

Highlighting the most recent research, this timely book covers a broad range of aspects related to the prevention and management of childhood obesity. It emphasizes early intervention and an integrated behavioral approach to overcome the ongoing challenge of this global epidemic.

Features

· Updates all chapters and includes new research on growing populations of obesity in the Third World

· Provides information on promoting health as a means to reduce obesity

· Focuses on the developmental aspects of obesity

By: Jana Parizkova, Andrew Hills
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367393311
ISBN 10: 036739331X
Series: Modern Nutrition
Pages: 544
Publication Date: 19 September 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Parizkova, Jana; Hills, Andrew