Childhood obesity : prevention and treatment
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Jana Pařízková; Andrew P Hills
- ناشر : Boca Raton, Fla. : CRC Press
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2005
- شابک / ISBN : 9780849322532
Description
Introduction -- Geographical, historical, and epidemiological aspects -- Main factors associated with obesity in various periods of growth -- Physical characteristics of the obese child and adolescent -- Energy expenditure and physical activity -- Evaluation of functional status -- Food intake -- Biochemical characteristics -- Hormonal characteristics -- Psychosocial aspects of obesity -- Health problems -- Treatment and management -- Practical programs for weight management during the growing years -- Summary -- General conclusions and perspectives.
Summarizes the latest scientific knowledge on obesity in children and focuses on the developmental aspects of obesity, especially on the influences and factors predisposing individuals to obesity from early periods of life.
