Author
Pařízková, Jana.
Title
Childhood obesity : prevention and treatment / Jana Pařízková and Andrew P. Hills.
Edition
2nd ed.
Published
Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2005.
Format
Book
Description
522 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Link
Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0646/2004057047-d.html
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
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.
Abstract
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.
ISBN
0849322537 (alk. paper)
Subject
Obesity in children.
Add.Entry
Hills, Andrew P.
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